Indonesian Men Research Articles

Fewer spine degenerations among Southeast Asians than among Southern Chinese suggests populations from a warmer climate have inherently better spine health.

Compared with older Caucasians, older Chinese have remarkably lower prevalence and lower severity of spine degenerative changes. There have been few studies on Southeast East populations. This study aims to compare radiographic spine degeneration features among older Hong Kong (HK) Chinese, older Thais, and older Indonesians. This study included 195 Thai women (mean: 73.6 years), 202 Thai men (mean: 73.7 years), 227 Indonesian women (mean: 70.5 years), and 174 Indonesian men (mean: 70.2 years), as well as same number of gender- and age-matched HK Chinese. The recruitment plan was that the participants would represent the general older population of their respective communities. With spine radiograph, spine hyper-kyphosis, osteoarthritic wedging (OAw), acquired short vertebrae (SVa), general osteophyte formation, lumbar disc space narrowing, and lumbar spondylolisthesis were assessed. Compared with Southeast Asians (Thais and Indonesian data together), Chinese women and men had a higher prevalence of hyper-kyphosis (24.9% vs. 16.4%), OAw (2.4% vs. 0.9%), general osteophyte formation (15.3% vs. 10.5%), lumber disc space narrowing (27.6% vs. 20.3%), and lumbar spondylolisthesis (20.7% vs. 15.3%). The trends were also consistent for sub-group data analyses. An even lower prevalence was noted among Indonesian women and men than among Thais in general osteophyte formation (5.9% vs. 14.1%), lumbar disc space narrowing (18.3% vs. 24.1%), and lumbar spondylolisthesis (11.4% vs. 19.3%). This study showed a lower prevalence of spine degeneration changes among older Thais and older Indonesians than among older Chinese. Indonesians, who inhabit an even warmer climate, show even fewer spine degeneration changes than Thais.

The Influence of Host Attractiveness and TV Programs on Interest in Watching Net.Tv (Case Study of Desta in the Main Hakim Sendiri)

The purpose of this study was to determine the attractiveness of Desta and the ‘Main Hakim Sendiri' program had an effect on viewing interest. This study used quantitative-survey method. Survey research method is a type of method carried out by obtaining factual, actual, and systematic information on certain population facts. The survey also obtained information from some respondents who are representative of a population. The research was carried out in the Jabodetabek area so that the wide reach made it easier for researchers to be able to research people who knew the ‘Main Hakim Sendiri ' program. The population taken in this study is in the form of Indonesian people, both men and women and live in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, or Bekasi with an infinite number. The results of the T test (partial) show that the variables "host attractiveness" (X1) and "tv program" (X2) significantly positively affect viewing interest (Y), which means that the more attractive Desta is as a host and the better the quality of television programs, the higher the audience's interest in watching. In addition, the results of the F test (simultaneous) also revealed that the two variables simultaneously had a significant positive effect on viewing interest, so the hypothesis that "host attractiveness" and "tv program" had a significant positive effect on viewing interest was accepted, while the opposite hypothesis was rejected.

Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Harga dan Promosi Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan dengan Menggunakan Outsourcing PT. Jangkar Putra Indonesia

This study aims to examine the influence of service quality, price and promotion on customer satisfaction by using outsourcing PT. Indonesian Men's Anchor. The type of data used in this research is primary data. The method used in this research is a quantitative research method. The population in this study are customers of PT. Jangkar Putra Indonesia and the number of samples in this study were 113 customers. The data collection method uses a survey method, with the research instrument being a questionnaire. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS Version 25 data processing software. The results of the study indicate that service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. Price has a positif and significant effect on customer satisfaction. Promotion has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfactions.

Distress and Coping Strategy among Indonesian Men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can have a notable impact on the psychological and physical well-being of individuals, which, in turn, affects the management of the condition. Both men and women experience stress and adopt distinct coping strategies. However, research focusing specifically on T2DM in men is still limited. Purpose: The present study aimed to investigate the distress and coping strategies adopted by outpatient men with T2DM in Malang, East Java, Indonesia.Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design and conducted in-depth interviews with 24 outpatient men with T2DM. The interview guidelines were formulated using the Bahasa Indonesia version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS17) questionnaire, which includes four domains: physician distress, emotional burden, regimen distress, and interpersonal distress. Thematic analysis was performed to analyze the results gathered during the research and compile them into a final report. Results: The study revealed that individuals diagnosed with T2DM experienced a range of emotional and practical difficulties, including feelings of fear, anxiety, and a lack of understanding. Disease burden, a lack of understanding of healthcare services, difficulties managing their diet, routine medication, financial concerns, and fatigue also contributed to the distress. To cope with distress, the informants identified eight distinct coping strategies. Among these, the most effective was receiving support from family members. Additionally, acceptance of the condition, self-management, a positive attitude, understanding of the illness, participation in the diabetes community, spiritual solace, and gaining further knowledge of T2DM were also identified. Conclusion: The findings of this research indicate that men experience eight distinct types of stress and utilize comparable coping strategies associated with T2DM. Emotional distress represents the predominant pressure, while family support constitutes the primary coping strategy. These results are important for nurses and other healthcare professionals in supporting patients.

Birds after Geertz: The Rise and Fall of Songbirds in Indonesia

Abstract: In the fifty years since Geertz described the “popular obsession” with fighting cocks in Bali, a new obsession with birds has grown to eclipse it: the keeping and training of endemic species of songbirds to enter them into song competitions. Songbird competitions are at the vortex of a “songbird craze” that has spread from Java to much of Indonesia. Propelled by the intense love that Indonesian men harbor for birds with beautiful song, and a mix of multispecies affects and imaginaries stretching across avian natural history, bird aesthetics, multispecies sociality, money politics, divination, and the law, the huge demand for songbirds now threatens dozens of endemic songbird species with extinction. I describe the political-ecological history of this multi-species but also “non-innocent” care that is driving what has been called “the Asian songbird crisis.” I show how Geertz is useful to understand this multispecies love, which environmental concerns about extinction mostly fail to appreciate. At the same time, I also highlight that a Geertzian approach “cages” birds in universes of symbolic meaning that fails to appreciate the ecological, biological, and political lives of birds. In a spirit of anti-anti-Geertzianism that seeks to strike a balance between defending and disavowing Geertz’s insights into why Indonesians care so intensely about birds, the paper describes the cosmo-ecology, cosmo-sociality, cosmo-aesthetics, cosmo-politics, cosmo-legality, and cosmo-economics of songbirds in contemporary Indonesia. Along the way, it also traces what has happened to birds, to Indonesia, and to anthropology since Geertz.

Molecular Study on Y Chromosome Microdeletion in Male Infertility: A Cross-Sectional Design in Indonesian Men

Y chromosome microdeletions (YCMs) are one kind of genetic disorder that contributes to male infertility. This study aims to determine the profile of YCMs in the infertile male population in Indonesia. This cross-sectional study was conducted by identifying YCMs testing data on 49 infertile male patients identified with azoospermia and oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT) based on their sperm analysis, who visited andrology polyclinics in several hospitals in Yogyakarta Province between March 2021 to August 2022. Study participants underwent YCMs testing at the Molecular Medicine and Therapy Research Laboratory, Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method according to the procedures established by the laboratory. Four out of 49 (8.2%) participants were identified to have YCMs with deletions in the Azoospermia Factor C (AZFc) subregion. Two participants identified with YCMs had cryptozoospermia in their sperm analysis. Hormonal examination showed variable results in 4 participants, including hypergonadotropic, hypogonadism, and normogonad. All participants in the study identified with YCMs showed a deletion in the AZFc subregion. This type of deletion is different from previous studies in Indonesia, so broad examinations of infertile male patients are required to figure out the deletion profile in a larger population of Indonesian sterile males.

Effectiveness and safety of the combination therapy of micro-needling and minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia of Indonesian men: a randomized controlled trial

Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common type of hair loss. Treatment options are limited. Microneedling, a minimally invasive technique can enhance hair growth by releasing growth factors. However, standardized protocol regarding the frequency, depth and duration has not been available. This study aims to determine the effectiveness and safety of the combination therapy of microneedling and minoxidil in AGA. Methods: This study was a randomized controlled clinical trial conducted over 12 weeks. Intervention group: a combination therapy of 4-weekly microneedling and 5% minoxidil, and control group got topical 5% minoxidil alone. Hair density and diameter were assessed using FotoFinder® trichoscale every 4 weeks. Results: A total of 36 male participants, between 26-51 years old, with Hamilton-Norwood type III-VI AGA were included. At the end of study, a significant increase in hair density was observed in the intervention group compared to control (95.6 vs 52.4 hair/cm², p<0.001), as was in hair diameter (18 vs 6 μm, p=0.004). Side effects, included itching and transient erythema, were well tolerated. Conclusion: The combination of 4-weekly microneedling and topical 5% minoxidil is effective in increasing both hair density and hair diameter, and safe to use in AGA patients.

Financial Literacy and Inclusion of Indonesian Migrant Workers in Tawau Sabah Malaysia

Abstract. Household financial planning is the minor line in efforts to improve government programs listed as the Financial Literacy Strategy Plan of the Financial Services Authority (OJK). This service aims to provide education on ideal financial planning to better manage the future and financial sustainability. The activity was held in the households in the Tawau Sabah Malaysia Indonesian Migrant Workers Fiends Community. The target audience was 40 Indonesian women and men consisting of employees, unemployed, and business owners. The service activity method was an excellent financial planning education covering three essential things: saving, investing, and insuring. The method for implementing PKM activities consists of three stages, namely (1) training, (2) assisting, and (3) evaluating. The implementation of activities was carried out offline. The finding of this community service activity is to compile ideal financial planning by doing three things: saving, investing, and insuring. Most of the Indonesian Migrant Workers in Tawau Sabah Malaysia lack literacy and inclusion to use and save their money properly. This program recommends the government come and see more about the financial literacy and inclusions of Indonesian Migrant Workers in Tawau, Sabah. In addition, the bankers may come to give more in-depth explanations and deal with how to open bank accounts as well as to utilize Internet mobile banking.

Kewenangan Perorangan Dalam Menguasai Tanah Pesisir

Land issues certainly never end and still occur frequently. This research was conducted on the basis that there are still many people who question the status of ownership rights to land in coastal areas. As in Article 9 paragraph 2 of the UUPA, it is the basis of legitimacy for every Indonesian citizen, both men and women, to have the same opportunity to obtain rights to land and obtain benefits from that land. So of course everyone has the right to control land in coastal areas, but what is the status of their authority? The research method used is legal research, with using a statutory approach and a conceptual approach related to the authority to control individuals over land in coastal areas. The conclusion from the results of the analysis carried out can be understood that property rights cannot be used as a basis for individual rights to coastal land because coastal land is land located in coastal areas, which means that coastal areas are potential areas and are the authority of both district/city governments.

THE STUDY OF PROGRAM AND ROLES OF NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY USING QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES

The National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) was established to fulfill consumer protection needs in accordance with its duties. This study aimed to identify the role and performance of BPKN. The research design used was a mixed method. A total of 224 respondents were selected for the online survey using voluntary sampling techniques with the criteria of Indonesian citizens, men, and/or women aged 18-65 years, and in-depth interviews with the Chairman of the Research and Development Commission of BPKN. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2013 and SPSS version 25.0. The result of this research is that more than half of consumers know about the functions and duties of the BPKN. However, the number of respondents who knew about BPKN programs was still low. The role of the BPKN in providing suggestions and recommendations to the government is considered insufficient based on the number of suggestions and recommendations issued each year. On the other hand, BPKN has succeeded in creating new innovations in how consumers complain during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely, by making online complaints. BPKN should be able to create more activities aimed at introducing BPKNs among Indonesians.

A HYBRID MASCULINITY CONCEPT IN MEN’S GROOMING PRODUCT ADVERTISEMENT

The study aimed at constructing the identity of Indonesian men in grooming product advertisements based on hybrid masculinity theory by Bridges and Pascoe and Bridges and Barber. This study was conducted by qualitative method. The source of the data was taken from all the texts including embedded texts in the visual ads. The ads were from 8 different brands of grooming products, such as Pond’s Men, Nivea Men, Garnier Men, Men’s Biore, Rexona Men, Axe, Gillette, and Head & Shoulders. The technique for analyzing the data is thematic analysis. The results of this research showed that there are four thematic categories of the ads which showed the phenomenon of hybrid masculinity, they are bodywork, caring, heterosexuality, and family. From the analysis, the researcher found that the theme of bodywork is often used in advertising the grooming product. The researcher concluded that the identity of Indonesian men built on advertisements for grooming products is a man who prioritizes cleanliness and beauty in appearance with physically macho, as well as tough and sensitive to their surroundings

Urban Space for Indonesian Women: Ambiguity in Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini (2019) Web Series

The depiction of Indonesian women’s experiences in urban spaces has been little discussed. Do urban spaces provide equal opportunities and access for Indonesian women and men? This paper tries to answer this question. It investigates how Indonesian women experience urban spaces as represented in an Indonesian web series entitled Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini (2019). The paper uses the multimodal analysis method. The result of the analysis shows that there is a discrepancy in the portrayal of the female protagonist and of the urban spaces that she experiences. The ambiguity is seen in the depiction of an urban woman who is empowered, but on the other hand, has limited rights in urban spaces. In particular, the female protagonist is portrayed as an independent urban woman who can make her own choices for her future. The depiction is in line with the idealization of a modern woman, which Indonesian women have long dreamt of. However, the female protagonist does not fully enjoy this freedom and independence as there is still gender stratification that regards women as being inferior to men. It is seen in the spaces that she experiences. The patriarchal system that has long dominated Indonesian society confines women’s mobility and existence in the public space.

Analisis Pengaturan Status Kewarganegaraan Seseorang Yang Melakukan Perkawinan Campuran Di Indonesia Dari Perspektif HAM

This study aims to find out and understand the regulation of the citizenship status of a person who enters into mixed marriages in Indonesia, and to know and understand this regulation from a human rights perspective. The method used is normative research using a conceptual approach and a statutory approach. The results of the research show that the provisions of Article 26 of Law no. 12 of 2006 concerning Citizenship basically provides for restrictions on human rights related to a person's freedom to choose citizenship status. These provisions stipulate that as a result of mixed marriages, Indonesian men or women lose their citizenship status because according to the law of origin the foreign husband or wife has given citizenship status. In addition, this provision also contradicts Article 28E paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia which basically states that everyone is free to embrace religion and worship according to their religion, choose education and teaching, choose a job, choose citizenship, choose a place to live in the territory of the country and leave it. and has the right to return. and also Article 26 paragraph (1) of Law no. 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights which basically states that everyone is given the right to own, replace, obtain or maintain citizenship status.

THE EFFECT OF #JUMATBERKAHF EWOM AND DIMAS SETO AS SOURCE CREDIBILITY ON KAHF BRAND IMAGE

The phenomenon of men who are now more aware and concerned about their selfappearance positively impacts the Indonesian men's personal care market. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the effect of eWOM and source credibility on Kahf's brand image. Through this research, it is hoped to produce an appropriate marketing strategy to build a positive brand image in the minds of consumers. This research was conducted using quantitative methods with descriptive research type. The sampling technique used in this study is probability sampling, with simple random sampling techniques. The analysis technique uses a normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, coefficient correlation test, coefficient of determination, and multiple linear regression. Based on the study results, eWOM partially influenced Kahf's Brand Image by 21%, and the remaining 79% was influenced by other factors not examined in this study. Source Credibility partially influenced Kahf's Brand Image by 25%, and the remaining 75% was influenced by other factors not discussed in this study. eWOM and Source Credibility simultaneously influenced Kahf's Brand Image by 32%, and the remaining 68% was influenced by other factors not examined in this study

Analyzing Gender-Related Factors Toward the Purchase Intention of Male Skincare Products in Indonesia

Male skincare products are growing in Indonesia along with the metrosexual phenomenon. However, Indonesian culture is not completely ready for metrosexual behavior and more Indonesian men do not identify themselves as metrosexuals, and yet still use skincare, at least facial wash. This study seeks to investigate gender-related constructs influencing the purchase intention of male skincare products. The exogenous variables in this research are the need for product gender congruence, purchase secrecy, and product attributes (focusing on packaging design and the “For Men” label only). 112 respondents who meet the criteria of 17 years and above, use skincare – at least facial wash, and care for their appearance but do not associate themselves with metrosexuals, are included in the analysis. PLS-SEM is employed in this study and the results support all the hypotheses tested.

When images hurt hyper-reality and symbolic violence in Indonesian men’s lifestyle magazines

In Western culture, the practice of looking has traditionally been perceived as an act of dominance. Enacted by the male gaze, looking implies an active position, whilst to be looked at implies a passive position. However, in the case of Indonesian men’s lifestyle magazines, these practices of looking fuel the internalisation of inferiority on the part of Indonesian subjects. Emerging from its colonial past, contemporary Indonesia continues to be confronted with a persistent colonial order of things—an imaginary structure that is highly hierarchical and rooted in the colonial legacy. Notably, this colonial discourse also impacts men and masculinity. By analysing seven different men’s lifestyle magazines spanning the period from the earliest magazines published in the mid-1970s until 2015 and providing analyses of other sociocultural practices in Indonesian society, in this article I interrogate the internalisation of this colonial discourse and the symbolic violence that Indonesians enact upon themselves in the process. In order to untangle the deep-rooted and complex inlander mentality marked by colonialism, I demonstrate how doxa, in the form of hyper-reality, produce symbolic violence between spectators and spectacles.

Obesity and Asthma Risk in Indonesian Adults: Findings from the 2018 Indonesia Basic Health Research

Obesity and asthma are both global public health challenges. Mounting evidence suggests that obesity may increase asthma risk in adults; however, the association by sex remains uncertain. This study examined the association of obesity with asthma risk in Indonesian adult men and women. Data were obtained from the 2018 Indonesia Basic Health Research. The analysis included 299,837 men and 333,218 women aged ≥18 years. Asthma was identified by the self-report of a doctor’s diagnosis. Obesity was defined as a body mass index ≥30 kg/m2. A logistic regression was used for data analysis. Asthma prevalence was 2.7% (2.5% in men and 2.8% in women) and was higher in obese than non-obese adults. The adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of having asthma-related obesity was 1.22, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 1.17–1.28 (aOR = 1.25, 95% CI = 1.21–1.34 in women and aOR = 1.14, 95% CI = 1.05–1.25 in men). In conclusion, asthma prevalence was relatively low in Indonesian adults and slightly higher in women than men. Both men and women had a slight increase in the odds of having asthma-related obesity. Longitudinal studies are needed to understand better the causality association of obesity with asthma in adults.

Simple anthropometric measures to predict visceral adipose tissue area in middle-aged Indonesian men.

The diagnosing of central obesity requires ethnic-specific cut-offs of waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI). This study aims to develop formulas to predict visceral adipose tissue (VAT) area based on WC and BMI to determine the cut-off points of central obesity in Indonesia. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 32 middle-aged Indonesian men. VAT area was measured using an abdominal CT scan, whereas WC and BMI were assessed through anthropometric measurements. Linear regression analysis was performed to define the formulas to predict VAT area using WC and BMI. Next, the optimal cut-off values of WC and BMI were determined using ROC curve analysis. Strong positive correlations were found between WC and VAT as well as BMI and VAT (r = 0.78; r = 0.67, p <0.001). The formula to predict VAT area from WC was -182.65 + (3.35 × WC), whereas the formula to predict VAT area from BMI was -57.22 + (6.95 × BMI). These formulas predicted WC of 88.5 cm and BMI of 23.9 kg/m2 as the optimal cut-off values for central obesity in middle-aged Indonesian men.

Social Media Advocacy for Gender Equality by Indonesian Men: The Case of Aliansi Laki-laki Baru (New Men’s Alliance)

Abstract In most parts of the world, men are the dominant gender in power relations. Benefiting from this situation, many are hesitant to support feminism. However, men’s role in the realization of gender equality is crucial. Using interpretive analysis, this research examines how Indonesia’s New Men Alliance/Aliansi Laki-laki Baru (ALB), an activist group that highlights the importance of men’s support for women’s rights, uses social media to advocate gender equality and the strategies they use to effectively communicate their ideas through the frameworks of political solidarity of social change and men’s role in gender equality. The results show that the contents of their Instagram and Facebook page emphasize the urgency of becoming a ‘new man’, while ensuring that the content is relevant both locally and globally. Lastly, ALB strives to exercise its role as an advocate and ally by stepping in without overstepping.

Boys don't cry: Urgent call for alternative approaches in exploring Indonesian men's experience in romantic relationship

Academic discourses around interpersonal relationship in the patriarchal culture tends to assume men in the superior position, hence their unique experience is considered less significant to be investigated. As a result, what we know about men’s experience and expectation in a romantic relationship is only as far as what their gender stereotype subscribes; that relationship is only for sex, status and power exercise, and social symbol. In the present editorial note, I emphasize the urgency to utilize an alternative approach in exploring unique experience of Indonesian men in romance; such insight would be valuable to improve the quality of interpersonal relationship through culturally-informed perspective.