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Toto Sugiarto
Department Of Communication Science, Faculty Of Social Sciences And Cultural Sciences, Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Indonesia
Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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The Role of Informal Channels in Shaping Local Political Communication: Insights from Bogor, Indonesia Toto Sugiarto; Roni Jayawinangun
International Journal of Business, Economics, and Social Development Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Business, Economics, and Social Development (IJBESD)
Publisher : Rescollacom (Research Collaborations Community)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46336/ijbesd.v7i1.1156

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The relationship between executive and legislative institutions is a key pillar of subnational governance in Indonesia, especially during the era of regional autonomy. This article examines how informal political mechanisms shaped political communication between the Mayor of Bogor and the Bogor City Council (DPRD) during the 2014–2019 period. The study employs a qualitative single-case design based on in-depth interviews with key political actors—including the mayor, council speaker, faction leaders, local media executives, and local political observers—complemented by document and media analysis. Data were analyzed using Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña's interactive model of data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that informal communication channels, such as interpersonal lobbying, private meetings, and social–religious gatherings, play a more decisive role than formal procedures in building trust, negotiating policy trade-offs, and preventing open conflict between the executive and legislature. Informal politics functions as a complementary and accommodating informal institution that fills the gaps in formal rules and enhances political resilience by providing an early warning and conflict prevention mechanism. Simultaneously, formal procedures remain essential as a framework for legitimacy and accountability. The article conceptualises these dynamics as a form of trust-based political communication within a hybrid political communication system at the local level and discusses their implications for democratic accountability and executive–legislative collaboration in Indonesia's semi-presidential context.
The Relationship between Social Media Consumption and Generation Z's Marriage Preference Revalina Azzahra Lazuardi; Yogaprasta Adi Nugraha; Dwi Rini Sovia Firdaus; Toto Sugiarto
Jurnal Riset Komunikasi (JURKOM) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Asosiasi Pendidikan Tinggi Ilmu Komuniasi (ASPIKOM) Wilayah Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38194/jurkom.v9i1.1540

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The widespread circulation of “fear of marriage” narratives on social media has intensified public discourse on intimate relationships and raised concerns about shifting marital perceptions among Generation Z. This study examines the relationship between social media exposure, perceptions of negative marriage-related issues, and marriage preferences among Generation Z. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed using accidental sampling. Data were collected from 390 undergraduate students from Universitas Pakuan, IPB University, and Universitas Ibn Khaldun in Bogor City, Indonesia, through a structured questionnaire with a four-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation tests were applied. The findings reveal a weak but significant positive correlation between social media exposure and marriage preference (r = 0.164; p = 0.001), and a significant negative correlation between perceptions of negative issues such as domestic violence, financial burden, and infidelity and marriage preference (r = −0.238; p = 0.000). Notably, 95.92% of respondents reported positive marriage preferences. This study contributes to communication scholarship by demonstrating that social media does not reduce Generation Z’s intention to marry, but instead shapes more selective and rational marital decision-making within digital meaning-construction processes.
Connected but Disengaged: Social Media Use and the Decline of Youth Electoral Participation in Indonesia Toto Sugiarto; Roni Jayawinangun; David Rizar Nugroho; Oky Adrian
Jurnal ASPIKOM - Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi Vol 11, No 2 (2026): Jurnal ASPIKOM
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24329/aspikom.v11i2.1761

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Indonesia's 2024 elections exposed a paradox at the heart of its digital democracy: youth who are the most connected generation in the nation's history are simultaneously its most disengaged voters. This study examines the relationship between social media use and political participation among Indonesian university students, drawing on an integrated theoretical framework combining political communication theory, the Civic Voluntarism Model (CVM), and networked publics theory. A cross-sectional survey was administered to 551 university students across public and private institutions in West Java, Indonesia. Instruments were validated through confirmatory factor analysis and demonstrated adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's α = .81–.87 across subscales). Results reveal a 13.1 percentage-point decline in voting intention (from 45.6% to 32.5%), alongside critically low online (M = 0.75/5.0) and offline (M = 0.80/5.0) political participation. Despite near-universal platform adoption (WhatsApp: 96.9%; Instagram: 95.5%), political knowledge averaged 2.49/4.0 and failed to translate into action. Spearman correlation and chi-square analyses indicate that political knowledge, trust, and barrier perceptions are significantly associated with participation outcomes. Psychological barriers—political disinterest, news distrust, and fear of political expression—emerged as the dominant suppressors of engagement, rather than logistical constraints. These findings challenge technological determinism and carry implications for communication practitioners, educators, and policymakers seeking to revitalize youth democratic participation.
Co-Authors David Rizar Nugroho Dwi Rini Sovia Firdaus Oky Adrian Revalina Azzahra Lazuardi Roni Jayawinangun Yogaprasta A Nugraha