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Comic reading as a tool for improving mental health and English language proficiency Zanyar Nathir Ghafar; Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad Hazaymeh; Yusuf Sarkingobir; Abubakar Muhammad Dikko; Aprianoto Aprianoto; Amrullah Amrullah; Majid Wajdi
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): September 2026
Publisher : PT. MAWAMEDIA JAYAMUSTA BUANASIHA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71028/jescs.v3i3.110

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This study aims to explore the role of comic reading in improving mental health and enhancing English language learning among students and young readers. Comics are increasingly recognized as educational and psychological tools because they combine visual narratives, contextual language, and emotional expression in an engaging format. The study employs a qualitative document review method by analysing journal articles, books, and previous studies related to comics, mental well-being, and English language acquisition. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and thematic analysis to identify the educational and psychological benefits of comic reading. The findings reveal that comics contribute positively to readers’ mental health by reducing stress, increasing motivation, and fostering emotional connection through relatable stories and characters. In language learning, comics help improve vocabulary mastery, reading comprehension, speaking confidence, and contextual understanding of English expressions. The visual support provided in comics also assists learners in understanding meaning more effectively and maintaining learning interest. In conclusion, comics serve not only as entertainment media but also as valuable resources for supporting emotional well-being and developing English language skills. The study suggests that educators integrate comics into language learning activities to create more enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences.
The impact of k-pop cultural trends on generation z’s language, identity, and consumer behaviour to shape global youth lifestyles Ni Kadek Devyaningsih; Majid Wajdi; Ratna Dewi; Prakash Kumar Sahoo; Usharani Khuntia; Yusuf Sarkingobir; Abubakar Muhammad Dikko
Kajian Pendidikan, Seni, Budaya, Sosial dan Lingkungan Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Sep 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Mitra Persada Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/kpsbsl.v3i2.35

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The era of globalization can lead to changes in the lifestyle of a more modern society. As a result, Teenagers especially gen z tend to choose a new culture that is considered more practical than the local culture. One of the factors that causes local culture to be forgotten today is the influence of the influx of various Korean cultural products ranging from film dramas, songs, fashion, lifestyle, industrial products that have begun to color the lives of people in parts of the world. Korean culture developed so rapidly and expanded and was accepted by the public to produce a korean wave demand phenomenon. Korean culture and lifestyle (Hallyu or korean wave) has become a popular culture that has spread to various countries including Indonesia. Lately, Korean culture or K-Pop has become endemic to teenagers in Indonesia. This study aims to see how the influence of K-pop cultural trends in Generation Z.