Young People In Indonesia Research Articles

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A growing number of Indonesian young people, both on campuses and social media, are identifying as agnostics. However, many do so without fully understanding what agnosticism means, often seeing it as an anti-mainstream alternative to atheism. This trend presents a challenge for educators, particularly in Christian schools and universities, who must engage with these students effectively. In the Indonesian context, this issue is further complicated by Pancasila, which upholds belief in God as national ideology. This essay uses recent literature to introduce the basic tenets of agnosticism, identify types of agnosticism, and offer educators practical strategies – from theology, philosophy, and psychology – to foster deeper understanding of this issue in schools.

Tailoring of the career adaptabilities scale for Indonesian youth

This research delves into the validation of the Indonesian version of the Career Adaptabilities Scale (CAAS), with a particular focus on young Indonesians aged 10 to 24 years. The original CAAS, already translated into various languages, required thorough validation for effective use among Indonesian youth. By employing Rasch analysis and involving 1953 adolescents (Mean Age = 17.2, Standard Deviation = 2.61) from 20 provinces in Indonesia, the study tested the scale’s relevance to this demographic. The findings confirmed the suitability of all original CAAS items for Indonesian young people, leading to the validation of the ID-CAAS. This adaptation represents a significant advancement in assessing and fostering career adaptability in Indonesian youth, with the adaptation tailored to their unique cultural and career aspirations.

Penyuluham Hukum Dampak Penggunaan Gadget Secara Berlebihan Bagi Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar di SDN Sidodadi 2 Sidoarjo

In this era of digitalization, almost all Indonesian people use gadgets. This also seems to have become an inseparable phenomenon in this era of digitalization, especially among young people in Indonesia, including elementary school children. The impact of using the gadget itself also varies, ranging from the positive impact that can be taken and the negative impact that must be avoided. Lack of knowledge about the impact of gadget use for elementary school children, students of the Faculty of Law UPN Veteran East Java conducted socialization at SDN Sidodadi 2. The target of this socialization activity is 5th grade elementary school children with a total of 55 students. This socialization activity aims to provide understanding and legal knowledge about the impact of excessive use of gadgets, especially since 5th grade elementary school children are the age when the transition from children to the adolescent phase is born. This socialization activity uses a special approach method so that in the delivery process it can be well received and on target. The results of socialization activities are summarized into reports and journals so that benefits and learning can reach the wider community.

Sufism and Politics: Internalization of Political Piety in Young Sufi in Indonesia

Objective: At the end of this decade, a phenomenon emerged that there were groups of young people in Indonesia who tended to carry out activities with Islamic spiritual nuances (Sufism). Their studies intensely discuss, and practice Sufism associated with political piety. This activity is very productive to build a nation that is spiritually intelligent and has Sufism-based religious moderation. This research was conducted at Jamaah Maiyah Yogyakarta, Café Rumi Jakarta, Jamaah Nahdatul Aulia, Al-Mu'min Pontianak, Jamaah Masjid Aolia Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. This article aims to describe and analyze the understanding, internalization, and contextualization of Sufism related to political piety in Sufi youth. Theoretical Framework: This research discusses young people's interest in Sufism. It examines how Sufism and politics can be internalized in young Sufis. Sufism and piety in politics are closely related to the neosufism theories of Ibn Taimiyah, Fazlur Rahman, Howell and Bruinessen. Sufism has a big role in integrating Sufism with political piety in Sufi youth. Method: The research approach was carried out using ethno-cyber, with data collection methods through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Results and Discussion: The findings of this research show that the model and practical steps for internalizing the political piety of young Sufis in Indonesia are carried out by: (1) Opening the inner eyes (bashirah) of young salik (Sufis). With this, one will see the fact that reality is one. There is no contradiction between each other; (2) Shows that the political reality embodied in parties is essentially a particularity for universality (unity). The difference is another compliment. Sufism views political differences as a complement, (3) Understanding reality wise and thoughtful, (4) Realizing that politics is only a tool for liqa' and qurbah with Allah by guaranteeing the implementation of activities to be close to Him. Research Implications: This article makes young Sufis aware in Indonesia that Sufism and politics are sunnatullah, sufism is a tool can be installed for everyone by eliminating the ego so that politics can become a means to get closer to Allah. This article shows that Sufism and politics are in harmony in the lives of young Sufis in Indonesia. Originality/Value: This research uncovered a phenomenon where groups of young people in Indonesia are increasingly engaging in activities related to sufism. They intensely study and practice sufism, intertwining it with political piety.

Inadequate Dietary Diversity among Female Students in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia: Influences of Parental Education and Food Budget

Introduction:Young people in Indonesia persistently grapple with nutritional challenges. Regrettably, there has been insufficient research addressing their distinct nutritional requirements. Objective:This study aims to describe the dietary diversity of female students in Southeast Sulawesi and investigate the associated factors. Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among female students in the Public Health Faculty of Halu Oleo University. Using random sampling, 280 participants were selected from five different departments within the faculty. Minimum dietary diversity for women (MDD-W) was assessed using a single 24-hour recall. A cut-off value of 5 was used to determine whether the recommendation was met. Multiple logistic regression was performed to examine the association between independent variables and MDD-W. Results:The mean (±SD) dietary diversity score of the participants was 3.6±1.1, with only 33.3% meeting the minimum recommendation for dietary diversity. In the multivariate analysis, higher maternal education (AOR: 4.4; 95% CI: 2.0, 9.6), higher paternal education (AOR: 3.2; 95% CI: 1.2, 8.2), and monthly food budget (AOR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.0, 3.7) were significantly associated with achieving adequate dietary diversity.

Arabic Learning Strategies Through Tiktok Entertainment Content to Attract Interest in Learning Arabic

TikTok content is increasingly in demand by young people in Indonesia. Based on We Are Social data, Indonesia was recorded as the country with the second largest TikTok users in the world in January 2024, namely 109.90 million users with the majority being school-age children. Thus, this platform has the potential to be utilized as an innovative and modern medium for learning Arabic. This study aims to explore strategies for learning Arabic through TikTok in attracting interest in the language using descriptive qualitative observation techniques. The researcher conducted an in-depth analysis of the learning content and the audience's response through the comments column. The results of this research indicate that strategies for learning Arabic through TikTok that collaborate with the latest trends followed by young people can attract students' interest in learning. The recommendation is that learning Arabic through TikTok engages audiences and provides a dynamic and modern learning environment.

Youth political participation and digital movement in Indonesia: the case of #ReformasiDikorupsi and #TolakOmnibusLaw.

The younger generations have always been at the forefront of and contributed significantly to social movements that are critical of state policies or respond to socio-political situations. This is also what happened in large movements involving young people in Indonesia, conventionally in the form of demonstrations and digital movements. This study seeks to explore the relationship between youth political participation, digital media, and the development of youth political identity by analyzing young people's engagement in some of the most significant political protests in Indonesia during the mass protests of #ReformasiDikorupsi, a movement opposing the amendments of several important bills, and #TolakOmnibusLaw, a movement opposing the establishment of a new single bill related to labor and investment, between 2019 and 2020. By analyzing quantitative data through data mining from Twitter from October 2019 to November 2020 with the social network analysis method, this study discusses online youth participation in social movements and the way they shape their political identity. Our research found that young people play an active and central role in building online and offline movements. In particular, the online movement contributes to the growth of the offline protest movement, and vice versa, because of concerns about the practice of illiberal democracy.

Youth political participation and digital movement in Indonesia: the case of #ReformasiDikorupsi and #TolakOmnibusLaw

The younger generations have always been at the forefront of and contributed significantly to social movements that are critical of state policies or respond to socio-political situations. This is also what happened in large movements involving young people in Indonesia, conventionally in the form of demonstrations and digital movements. This study seeks to explore the relationship between youth political participation, digital media, and the development of youth political identity by analyzing young people’s engagement in some of the most significant political protests in Indonesia during the mass protests of #ReformasiDikorupsi, a movement opposing the amendments of several important bills, and #TolakOmnibusLaw, a movement opposing the establishment of a new single bill related to labor and investment, between 2019 and 2020. By analyzing quantitative data through data mining from Twitter from October 2019 to November 2020 with the social network analysis method, this study discusses online youth participation in social movements and the way they shape their political identity. Our research found that young people play an active and central role in building online and offline movements. In particular, the online movement contributes to the growth of the offline protest movement, and vice versa, because of concerns about the practice of illiberal democracy.

Young People and the Fragmentation of Religious Authority: Study of Youth Movements and the Spirit of Islamic Da’wah in Indonesia

The rise of religious authority among young people in Indonesia has become increasingly prominent, particularly with the proliferation of da'wah movements across diverse domains. This trend is evidenced by the surge of Islamic activism initiated by Indonesian youth. This study seeks to explore the methods through which young individuals assert and cultivate their religious influence and the ethos of Islamic resurgence within the public sphere. Conducting field research in Probolinggo, Bondowoso, and Lumajang, supplemented by netnography examining youth social behaviors and existing literature, this paper unveils several key findings. Firstly, young Indonesians establish da'wah communities in various formats, such as majelis shalawat, sarwah, and majlas. Secondly, they exhibit a preference for popular shalawat music in the Indonesian language. Thirdly, there is a widespread utilization of social media platforms as a means of disseminating their da'wah messages. Lastly, young Muslims manifest their religious authority through fashionable and contemporary styles of dress.

Analysis of the Importance of Islamic Religious Education and Life Skills in Forming a Noble Young Generation in Indonesia

This study investigated the interconnected roles of Islamic religious education and life skills in shaping the character development of young people in Indonesia. A sample of 200 participants from various demographics provided insights through a survey. Descriptive statistics showed positive perceptions towards Islamic religious education, life skills, and character development. Correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between these variables, and multiple regression analysis strengthened their combined influence. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating religious teachings and practical skills in the education curriculum, with consideration of the culture that influences character development. This research contributes to the broader discourse on education, providing valuable insights for policy makers and educators in encouraging holistic development among Indonesian youth.

Pemahaman Pelaku Nikah Muda Terhadap Konsep Keluarga Sakinah (Analisis Persepsi Kaum Muda)

Young marriages have been massively practiced by young people in Indonesia. The rise of young marriage is a phenomenon in contemporary marital issues in Indonesia. The interest of young people to get married is a discussion that involves many new instruments to build a sakinah family in the household. This research will discuss young marriages conducted by men and women in the age range of 19-24 years when they get married. The data collection method uses a research questionnaire of 36 respondents (18 men and 18 women) collected randomly (random sampling). To test the respondents’ understanding in this study, the questionnaires were analyzed using a Guttman scale approach to interpret the extent of respondents’ understanding of the concept of a sakinah family. This study argues that the impetus for young marriage is due to the respondents’ religion and social arena. It can be explained that the consideration to marry at a young age is determined by these 2 instruments and is in line with the regulations set by the state. The 36 respondents were also measured for their level of understanding of the concept of a sakinah family. As a result, most of the 36 respondents in young marriages have fulfilled the personal competence, managerial competence, and competence to overcome discrimination as described in the concept of a sakinah family.

Restorative Justice in The Shadow of Terrorism: Child Rehabilitation or the Illusion of Judgment?

Objective: This study delves further into the application of restorative justice to the problems faced by young people in Indonesia who have been exposed to terrorism. Restorative justice is advocated as a feasible approach for addressing this complex issue because of its focus on restoration and readjustment. Methods: This subject is affected by legal norms and philosophy. The constraints of restorative justice and the necessity for stakeholder engagement limit its potential advantages in combating juvenile terrorism. Results: This research shows that restorative justice is part of a broader approach to prevent youth radicalization, including effective education, quick intervention, and support for at-risk families and communities. This research also emphasizes the necessity for legal, educational, family, and community involvement with teen terrorists. Restorative justice programs work best when they are part of a larger plan that identifies at-risk individuals, intervenes on their behalf, and supports their families and communities, according to the research. Conclusion: This research examines restorative justice for Indonesian teenage terrorists. Restorative justice's emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration makes it useful for rehabilitating teen terrorists. The idea allows victims and community members a say in decisions.

Review of Symbolic Interactionism Theory an Adolescent Self-Actualization through Korean Popular Culture

Korean Popular or often abbreviated as K-Pop, the fever is not only felt only in Indonesia, but has gone global. The craze for K-Pop music and Korean drama movies is an inseparable part of Korean fever in various countries. Korean popular culture fever also affects fashion in Indonesia, this can be seen from young people in Indonesia who often imitate Korean fashion. The desire of young people to follow this style of Korean popular culture fashion gives rise to an achievement of their self-actualization. Many teenagers imitate the Korean style, ranging from hairstyles, clothing models, accessories, to lifestyle and how to interact with peers. This is because they really like Korean popular culture such as Korean movies, Korean boy bands, to top Korean stars. One of the reasons is the beauty of the style or style of the film players and boy bands, the beauty of the appearance and physique of the stars, and the dramatic and unique storyline of Korean films. The theory of symbolic interactionism has three concepts, namely mind, self, and society, where these three concepts are strongly influenced by the interpretation of others who make contact or interact with us. The emergence of popular Korean culture is used as a symbol of interaction followed by young Jakartans. The clothes we wear, the way we walk and talk, the work we do, are perceived by others as symbols we build to tell others about who we really are. Who we are is called self-concept (Jones, 2001:145). The concept of interactionism is a guideline to analyze the self-actualization of Jakarta's youth. They fulfill their self-actualization needs, that is, fulfill their desire to be what they want to be.

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION'S ROLE IN SHAPING INDONESIAN THRIFT CULTURE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Thrifting is defined as the consumption of used branded fashion products at a lower price, which is often associated with a person's lifestyle and identity. The purpose of this research is to find out how the role of digital marketing communication and creative content on thrifting goods to attract young people in Indonesia. This research is a qualitative research using literature review method. The results of this study show that the utilization of digital communication in thrifting marketing is done with two media. The use of Instagram as a digital communication tool is done by: (1) uploading product information, (2) means of interactive communication with consumers, (3) use of hashtag features, and (4) marketing communication. The use of e-commerce as a digital communication tool includes: (1) eWOM and (2) live streaming. The existence of social media and e-commerce has a significant impact in increasing awareness and motivation to thrift. Innovative and creative use of digital materials is needed to strengthen brand identity and increase consumer awareness, which in turn will increase sales.

BAHASA LOKAL SULAWESI TENGGARA DALAM DUNIA PENYIARAN

This article explores the use of local languages in the broadcasting world on community radio in Southeast Sulawesi in conveying messages to listeners so that they are more easily accepted. This paper takes the case of community radio in Konawe, Buton and Wakatobi districts. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method (Moeloeng, 2005). Data collection techniques are used by collecting secondary data and primary data. Secondary data was obtained through document collection from community radios in Southeast Sulawesi. Furthermore, primary data was obtained through the researcher's field notes and the results of interviews with informants. Again, the collected data is sorted and then selected using triangulation techniques. The use of local languages in the broadcasting world, from the results of research that has been carried out by community radios in Southeast Sulawesi, namely Suara Marannu Radio on Saponda Island, Pasihuang FM Radio in Mekar Village, Soropia District which uses the Bajo language, Talombo FM Radio on Tomia Wakatobi Island which uses the Indonesian language Tomia, and Sinar Lapandewa Radio in Buton which uses Cia-Cia language. Use of Local Languages in broadcasting activities. Efforts made by community radio managers to oblige broadcasters to use regional languages are nothing but a filter against the presence of slang, Alay and Jakarta accents which are widely used by broadcasters in greeting young people in Indonesia which will certainly cause the next generation to be foreign. in his own language.

Fetish of sneakers and youth lifestyle simulation representation in Indonesia

One of the prestige of young people’s identity today is through fashion. Fashion has even become a “religion” that binds the identity of the individual who wears it. The Sneaker, a form of fashion, also has a big role; even now, it has become a commodity and prestige with a fetish nuance. Therefore, this study aims to identify how the sneaker fetish becomes a space for simulating the lives of young people in Indonesia. Furthermore, this study also examines the problem of the representation of youth-lifestyle simulations in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative case study approach to play on Jean Baudrillard’s approach to simulacra and hyperreality, which also discusses David Chaney’s approach to fashion. Data collection was obtained from audience studies by examining tagging on social media, Instagram, from July 2022 to October 2022. The results of the study show that the sneaker trend does not only act as a complement to appearances, more than that, but it can also display the personal identity of the wearer. A sneaker community also facilitates the lifestyle of young people towards sneakers. Finally, the community shifted the concept of young people towards sneaker consumption to be more consumptive than before. On the other hand, young people do not realize that what they have done is a hyperreality that tries to identify itself with the best possible image and continues to shape it through massive consumption activities. This is where the sneaker concept shifts from a “community” to a “commodity”.

Self-efficacy and well-being of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia

Introduction. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of young people has attracted the concerned of many parties. Self-efficacy, an individual’s belief to cope with various situations, is believed to have a relationship with individual’s psychological well-being. Objective. To explore the relationship between self-efficacy and well-being of young people in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method. A cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of high schools and universities students in Indonesia. The number of participants were 365 young people aged 15-23 years (M = 18.57; SD = 1.95). They were asked to complete the Self-efficacy Scale and the Flourishing Scale in the form of an online survey. Results. There is a positive correlation between self-efficacy and well-being (r = .547, p () .01) with the contribution percentage of 33.5%. The two-way ANOVA resulted there was an effect of education level on wellbeing (F = 12.956, p () .05), while there was no gender effect on wellbeing (F = .006, p #cer# .05). Discussion and conclusion. The findings of this study highlighting the importance of developing self-efficacy in young people in order to promote well-being despite facing a challenging situation.

The relationship between Indonesian young people's knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of MyPlate with sociodemographic, body satisfaction, accessibility, and source of information.

MyPlate is a 2017 campaign about Indonesian Balanced Nutrition Guidelines. Nutrition knowledge of young people plays an important role since nutritional status of young people affects offspring's health. Moreover, they are more likely to be obese later in life, particularly in urban areas. The main objective of this descriptive study was to assess the relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of MyPlate with sociodemographic, body satisfaction (BS), accessibility and source of information. Data were collected in a cross-sectional study involving 413 young people in Jakarta. The online questionnaire was modified from previous studies, validated by three experts, pre-tested and proven to be reliable through Cronbach's alpha value of 0.714. In this study, most participants had poor knowledge (54%), good attitude (80%), fair practice (72%), fair BS (51%) and good accessibility (70%). Chi-square analysis showed significant relationships (p-value < 0.05) of knowledge with BS, education level, major; attitude with accessibility; practice with BS and accessibility; BS with gender; accessibility with socioeconomic status; source of information with education level and major. Moreover, the biggest source of MyPlate information was this questionnaire (45%), which means they were not familiar with MyPlate before. This study verifies the necessity to intensify its promotion and improve nutritional knowledge and practice in young people.

Evaluating a prototype digital mental health literacy intervention for children and young people aged 11–15 in Java, Indonesia: a mixed methods, multi-site case study evaluation

BackgroundThe Improving Mental Health Literacy Among Children and Young People in Indonesia (IMPeTUs) intervention is a co-produced, evidence-based digital intervention designed to improve anxiety and depression focused mental health literacy and self-management among people aged 11–15 in Java, Indonesia. This study aimed to evaluate the usability, feasibility and preliminary impact of our intervention.MethodsMixed methods, multi-site case studies based on a theory of change. Pre-and post-assessments of a range of outcomes and qualitative interviews/focus groups with children and young people (CYP), parents and facilitators. The intervention was implemented in 8 health, school and community sites across Java, Indonesia (Megelang, Jakarta and Bogor).Quantitative data designed to understand the impact of and feasibility of evaluating the intervention collected from 78 CYP who used the intervention were analysed descriptively. Qualitative data from interviews and focus groups collected from 56 CYP, 49 parents/caregivers and 18 facilitators were analysed using framework analysis.ResultsQualitative data analysis indicated high levels of usability and acceptability for the interface aesthetic, personalisation, message presentation and navigation. Participants reported minimal burden and no negative outcomes associated with the intervention. CYP, parents and facilitators identified a range of direct and spill over effects of interventions engagement, some of which were not anticipated at study outset. Quantitative data highlighted the feasibility of intervention evaluation, with high levels of recruitment and retention across study time points. Minimal changes were identified in outcomes pre-to-post intervention, which may in part be due to a lack of scale relevance and/or sensitivity to the intervention mechanisms indicated in the qualitative data.ConclusionsDigital mental health literacy applications are potentially an acceptable and feasible way to prevent burdens of common mental health problems amongst CYP in Indonesia. Our intervention and evaluative processes will be further refined prior to definitive evaluation.

Uncovering the Key Elements and Supporting Factors of Tahfiz Houses in Shaping the Spiritual Education of the Younger Generation in Indonesia

Tahfiz houses have become the choice of parents for their children's education, while spiritual education for children has become a challenge for urban families due to the busy schedules of their parents. The presence of tahfiz houses is one solution to this challenge. This study aims to uncover the key elements and supports of tahfiz houses in shaping the spiritual education of young people in Indonesia. This research uses a case study approach, which emphasizes in-depth analysis of specific cases with the aim of finding specific aspects of tahfiz programs. The research findings indicate that the presence of An-Nur tahfiz house has brought spiritual education to children through a trilogy of education programs: Night of Building Faith and Piety (MABIT), Quranic camp living, preserving Islamic traditions, shalawat, creativity, and the role model of Mudabbir-Mudabbirah. This program has instilled a sense of consistency in performing night prayers, morning prayers, fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, reading good readings, eating and drinking in accordance with religious teachings, and a love for the Quran. Not only does it foster spiritual attitudes, but it also nurtures social cohesion. These findings suggest that the integration between tahfiz programs and worship practices with consistent and sustained spiritual education has resulted in children's spiritual development