Understanding Circulation Practices in Participatory Culture among Gen Z Protest Issues

Dessy Trisilowaty; Bani Eka Dartiningsih

doi:10.55927/fjmr.v4i10.539

Authors

Dessy Trisilowaty Universitas Trunojoyo Madura
Bani Eka Dartiningsih Universitas Trunojoyo Madura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjmr.v4i10.539

Keywords:

Circulation, Participatory Culture, Teenagers, Social Media

Abstract

Social media has transformed the way teenagers interact with political issues. This study analyzes how teenagers respond to digital cultural practices through the concept of circulation in Henri Jenkins' theory of participatory culture. The method used was a survey of 700 teenagers across Indonesia. Analysis of the survey results shows that TikTok has become a social media platform that is very popular among teenagers for accessing information on political issues, particularly demonstrations against the government. While sharing and participating in discussions remains very low, it demonstrates that the digital space facilitates the expression of opinions.

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