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Pendekatan Antropologis dalam Studi Islam Harahap, Asriana; Kahpi, Mhd. Latip
Tazkir : Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu-ilmu Sosial dan Keislaman Vol 7, No 1 (2021)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/tazkir.v7i1.3642

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Anthropology is the science of humans, especially about the origin, various colors of physical form, customs, and beliefs in the past. Epithemologically, anthropology studies various things about humans empirically in their relationship as biological beings and as social beings (in the sense of living in society). The method that is more appropriate with the anthropological approach is the holistic method. This means that seeing a social phenomenon must be examined in the context of the totality of the studied community culture. Meanwhile, the most appropriate data collection techniques are involved observation (observation) and in-depth interviews, that is, directly mingling in the community being studied.
PENDIDIKAN ANAK DALAM KELUARGA Asriana Harahap; Mhd. Latip Kahpi Nasution
Al-Muaddib : Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial & Keislaman Vol 4, No 2 (2019): Al-Muaddib : Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial dan Keislaman
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan

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Children's education in the perspective of the Qur'an must lead to the formation of pious children. Efforts to form godly children require struggle and patience. One way that God can do is to imitate the Apostles and pious people in educating their children; for example Luqman al-Hakim and Nabiyullah Ibrahim AS. This is done so that children and the next generation as bearers of future life are not in a weak condition, which is low moral and intellectual.Education in Luqman al-Hakim's family emphasizes four aspects of life, namely: aqeedah, worship, morality, and da'wah. Meanwhile, Ibrahim educates his children so that: First, Ibrahim trains and educates their children to give their views and opinions on a problem faced together in the family. Second, Ibrahim educates his son Ismail, his favorite child in a dialogically democratic way. Third, Ibrahim US teaches openness to his child. Fourth, Ibrahim educates his children to have courage. Fifth, Ibrahim educates his child to have a willingness to sacrifice even if the sacrifice is his own soul. Sixth, Ibrahim educates his children to be obedient to Allah SWT by only worshiping Him alone. Seventh, Ibrahim educates his children in addition to being obedient and obedient to God as well as to both parents. Eighth, Ibrahim educates his child to be a child who has self-confidence (self confidence). Ninth, Ibrahim educates his child to be a patient child. There are at least six situations where one must be patient, namely: (1) patience with the disasters of the world, (2) patience with passion, (3) patience in obedience to Allah SWT, (4) patience in the difficulty of preaching in the way of Allah, (5 ) patience on the battlefield, (6) patience in association with humans. It is this patient nature that can make a person steadfast in facing various problems of life, from the mild nature to the very severe and complicated problems.Key Words: Education, Children, Family.
Manajemen Komunikasi Prodi Dalam Meningkatkan Minat Dan Bakat Bakat Jurnalistik Di Fakultas Dakwah Dan Ilmu Komunikasi Iain Padangsidimpuan Mhd. Latip kahpi
Tadbir: Jurnal Manajemen Dakwah FDIK IAIN Padangsidimpuan Vol 4, No 1 (2022): Tadbir: Jurnal Manajemen Dakwah FDIK IAIN Padangsidimpuan
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Abstract This research is related to the field of Islamic Broadcasting Communication science which relates to journalistic interests and talents in Islamic Broadcasting Communication students. By using journalistic theories such as journalistic functions, journalistic categories, basic journalistic language, journalistic code of ethics. This type of research uses field research, based on data analysis, this research includes qualitative research with descriptive methods. The data collection method was carried out by non-participant observation, unstructured interviews and documentation. Sources of data were taken and divided into two types, namely primary data which were students of Islamic Broadcasting Communication class 2018, 2019, 2020 and secondary data, which were lecturers of journalism and builder of Student Citizen Journalists (CJM). As for the results of this study, not all of the Islamic Broadcasting Communication students have an interest in journalism, although they have been prepared but have no experience. The Faculty of Da'wah and Communication Studies in general has provided journalism courses as a reference for Islamic broadcasting communication students in order to develop their interests and talents. However, of course it all did not go smoothly as expected, there must be causes or inhibiting factors including: lack of availability of facilities, practice in the field, mental sharpening, mastery of knowledge, and infrastructure at the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication Studies. Keywords: Interest, Student, Talent, Journalism. AbstrakPenelitian ini berkaitan dengan bidang ilmu Komunikasi Penyiaran Islam yang berhubungan dengan manajemen komunikasi kaitannya dengan minat dan bakat jurnalistik pada mahasiswa komunikasi Penyiaran Islam. Dengan menggunakan teori-teori jurnalistik seperti fungsi jurnalistik, kategori jurnalistik, dasar bahasa jurnalistik, kode etik jurnalistik. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian lapangan (Field Research), berdasarkan analisis data penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Metode pengambilan data dilakukan dengan observasi non partisipan, wawancara tidak terstruktur dan dokumentasi. Sumber data diambil dan dibagi dalam dua jenis yaitu data primer yang merupakan mahasiswa Komunikasi Penyiaran Islam angkatan 2018, 2019, 2020 dan data sekunder yang merupakan dosen jurnalistik dan pembina Citizen Jurnalis Mahasiswa (CJM). Adapun hasil penelitian ini, bahwa mahasiswa Komunikasi Penyiaran Islam tidak semuanya memiliki minat dalam bidang jurnalistik, walau sudah dipersiapkan namun tidak ada pengalaman. Fakultas Dakwah dan Ilmu Komunikasi pada umumnya telah memberikan Mata kuliah jurnalistik sebagai acuan untuk mahasiswa komunikasi penyiaran islam agar dapat mengembangkat minat dan bakat nya. Akan tetapi, tentu itu semua tidak berjalan lancar sesuai dengan harapan, pasti ada penyebab atau yang menjadi faktor penghambat diantaranya yaitu: kurangnya ketersediaan fasilitas, praktek ke lapangan, mengasah mental, mengusai ilmu, serta sarana prasarana di Fakultas Dakwah dan Ilmu Komunikasi.Kata kunci: Minat, Mahasiswa, Bakat, Jurnalistik.
Efektivitas Komunikasi Pemangku Adat Dalam Pencegahan Konflik Keagamaan Di Kecamatan Siporok Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan Latip Kahpi; Asriana Harahap
Hikmah Vol 14, No 2 (2020): JURNAL ILMU DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAM
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/hik.v14i2.2958

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AbstractThis study is a qualitative research,the method  of the study is descriptive interpretative methods, which describe and interpret what their research results. The Source of the data  are primary and secondary sources of data. The primary  source of dataisTraditional Leadersin the district of Sipirok, SouthTapanuli,  which consists of MangarajaTenggar, Sire Marduri, Mangaraja Hurning, Mangaraja Lintong, Sutan Soripada Parlindungan, Hamdan Siregar. Secondary sources of data is chairman of  KUA (Office of Religious Affairs in the district of  Sipirok), Akhirul Pane (MUI in the districts of Sipirok) Rev. A. Sinaga, and Rev. Maruli Hutagalung. The objective of research is to find out how the forms of communication of traditional leaders  in the prevention of religious conflicts in the district  Sipirok, to know the effectiveness of  forms of traditional leaders’communication. To know the obstacles and the implications of traditional leaders’ communication in the prevention of religious conflict in the district of Sipirok, South Tapanuli. The result of the research which  there are three forms of traditional leaders’ communication   in the prevention of religious conflicts, they are interpersonal communication, group communication, and communication that  using mass media. The obstacles of traditional leaders’ communication namely, internal and external obstacles. The internal obstacle is exclusive, traditional leaders is very  closed off to the public, and also there is  no room for the public to provide space and opportunity to express their opinions openly and freely. External obstacles include the occurrence of language differences especially with immigrant communities that cause misunderstanding between traditional leadership and the community.Keywords: Effectiveness, Indigenous Holders, and Religious Conflict.
Komunikasi Politik dalam Al-Qur'an Latip Kahpi Nasution
Hikmah Vol 14, No 1 (2020): JURNAL ILMU DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAM
Publisher : IAIN Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/hik.v14i1.2496

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Ajaran islam adalah ajaran yang rahmatan lil alamin, ajaran islam tidak hanya mengajarakan kita akan hubungan dengan Allah selaku pemilik semesta alam tetapi juga mengajarkan kita bagaimana hubungan sesama manusia dan alam ini. Dalam berinteraksi sesama manusia tentu kita butuh pengaturan untuk berinteraksi sesama manusia. Dalam pegangan islam sesuatu yang mengatur itu harus berdasarkan Al-Qur’an dan hadist. Al-Qur’an sebagai sumber primer umat islam mengatur manusia seutuhnya untuk bagaimana berinteraksi yang baik antar sesama manusia, dalam berkomunikasi yang baik tentu pengaturan tersebut membutuhkan peraturan yang baik dimana manusia yang berkuasa agar dapat memahami bagaimana nilai kekuasaan dapat di jadikan amanah untuk dapat mensejahterakan manusia yang di pimpinnya. Dalam komunikasi politik tentu interaksi-interraksi yang di perlukan dan nilai-nilai apa yang di pahami adalah berdasarkan Al-Qur’an, karena sesuatu pemikiran yang baik dengan  landasan baik akan menghasilkan sesuatu yang baik, yang mana nantinya pemimpin yang berdasarkan Al-Qur’an akan menjadi pemimpin yang amanan dan pemimpin besar di kala waktunya tiba. Dalam dunia politik dewasa ini yang suasananya tidak menentu dan cenderung membingungkan alangkah baiknya kita merujuk ke Al-Qur’an dan sunnah rasullulah dalam menjalankan peran politik, kekuasan dan mengambil hikmah dan intisari dari sumber yang jelas yaitu Al-Qur’an dan sunnah rasullulah.
Peran Media Sosial Dalam Membangun Kerukunan Umat Beragama Latip Kahpi Nasution
Hikmah Vol 13, No 2 (2019): HIKMAH: JURNAL ILMU DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAM
Publisher : IAIN Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/hik.v13i2.1949

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AbstractThis study aims to understand how the role of social media in building religious harmony. The development of the digitalization era now allows everyone to convey information including the issue of religious harmony. The use of social media has a good impact on religious harmony when interpreted as a unifying media between religious communities. But on the contrary, social media can also be a cause of divisions between religious communities. For this reason, social media as a product of civilization must be used in a civilized manner so that its usefulness can be felt by the whole community, especially among religious communities. Advances in technology should be a solution to the difficulty of getting information, so that it can be a media of checks and blance on various issues in religious harmony.Keywords: Social Media, Harmony, Religious People. AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk memahami bagaimana peran media sosial dalam membangun kerukunan umat beragama. Perkembangan era digitalisasi saat ini memungkinkan setiap orang untuk menyampaikan informasi termasuk isu kerukunan umat beragama. Penggunaan media sosial memberikan dampak yang baik kepada kerukunan umat beragama ketika dimaknai sebagai media pemersatu antara umat beragama. Namun sebaliknya, media sosial juga bisa menjadi penyebab terjadinya perpecahan antara umat beragama. Untuk itu media sosial sebagai salah satu produk dari pradaban harus digunakan secara beradab sehingga kebermanfaatannya bisa dirasakan oleh seluruh masyarakat terutama antar umat beragama. Kemajuan teknologi semestinya menjadi solusi terhadap kesulitan mendapatkan informasi, sehingga bisa menjadi media cek and blance terhadap berbagai persoalan dalam kerukunan umat beragama.Kata Kunci: Media Sosial, Kerukunan, Umat Beragama. 
Strategi Komunikasi BNNK Tapanuli Selatan Dalam Pencegahan, Pemberantasan, Penyalahgunaan Dan Peredaran Gelap Narkoba (P4GN) Mhd. Latip kahpi
Hikmah Vol 16, No 2 (2022): JURNAL ILMU DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAM
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/hik.v16i2.6028

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Abstract             South Tapanuli BNNK as a vertical agency representing BNN in the South Tapanuli jurisdiction has tried to take concrete actions in dealing with this drug disaster, although with various limitations it has not been able to cover the wider community of South Tapanuli to socialize the dangers of drugs in order to prevent drug abuse which is increasingly concerning. . The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the Communication Strategy of the South Tapanuli BNNK in the Prevention, Eradication, and Drug Abuse (P4GN). This type of research is field research (Field Research). By using descriptive research methods, with qualitative data types. Descriptive research is research contained in the research problem. The representation is done by describing the symptoms as data or facts as they are. The communication strategy carried out by the South Tapanuli BNNK in the Prevention, Eradication, Abuse and Illicit Trafficking of Drugs with various strategies including first, redudency (Repeat Communication Messages) so that it is remembered by the public. The second Bonding is strengthening the relationship between the South Tapanuli BNNK and people who have been involved with drugs and anti-drug volunteers formed by the South Tapanuli BNNK, the third is Bridging bridging the community who are cases or affected by drugs to the rehabilitation party for treatment to improve the affected people. The fourth linking builds connectivity to all elements that have an interest in eradicating P4GN.Keywords: Strategy, Comunication, P4GN 
Personal Branding Pejabat Publik (Studi Kualitatif Personal Branding Bupati Tapanuli Selatan Melalui Akun Instagram @ Hajidollypasaribu) Mhd. Latip kahpi
Hikmah Vol 15, No 2 (2021): JURNAL ILMU DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAM
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/hik.v15i2.4636

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AbstractBased on the results of research conducted regarding how the South Tapanuli Regent Dolly Parlindungan Pasaribu did personal branding through her Instagram account from September to November 2021, the following conclusions can be drawn based on observations made by researchers on content posted on the @hajidollypasaribu account. This research was conducted with a content analysis approach to see how personal branding was carried out by the South Tapanuli regent through the @hajidollypasaribu account. This approach will look at the content related to the content posted by Dolly Pasaribu. According to Harold D. Laswel Content Analysis is used to see how the content is expressed in the contents of the mass media, both printed and electronic. The Regent of South Tapanuli did personal branding on his Instagram account by using hashtags, geotags, mentions, likes, and comments. Posts made by the @hajidollypasaribu account generally since being sworn in as the regent of south tapanuli on February 26, 2020, have created a lot of content by taking advantage of the features owned by Instagram. The formation of personal branding carried out by the Regent of South Tapanuli by guiding the Specialization (The law of specialization), Leadership (The law of leadership), Personality (The law of personality), Visible (The law of visibility), Unity (The law of unity ), Firmness (The law of persistence), Good name (The law of goodwill). Of the several personal branding models carried out by the South Tapanuli Regent based on observations made by researchers, the most dominant is the personality (The law of personality) who is humble as it is without any settings. Then Firmness (The law of persistence), Good name (The law of goodwill).Keywords: Personal Branding, Public Official, Instagram AbstrakBerdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan terkait bagaimana Bupati Tapanuli Selatan Dolly Parlindungan Pasaribu melakukan personal branding melalui akun isntagramnya sejak september sampai november 2021 maka bisa ditarik kesimpulannya sebagai berikut berdasarkan hasil pengamatan yang dilakukan peneliti kepada konten yang diposting pada akun @hajidollypasaribu. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan analisis isi (conten analysis) untuk melihat bagaia personal branding yang dilakukan oleh bupati tapanuli selatan melalui akun @hajidollypasaribu. Pendekatan ini akan melihat isi terkait conten yang diposting oleh Dolly Pasaribu. Menurut Harold D. Laswel Analisa Isi ini digunakan untuk melihat bagaimana isi yang diuangkapan dalam isi media massa baik cetak maupun elektronik. Bupati tapanuli selatan melakukan personal branding di akun instgramnya dengan mememanfaatkan hastag, geotag, mention, like, dan comen. Postingan yang dibuat oleh akaun @hajidollypasaribu umumny sejak dilantik sebagai bupati tapanuli selatan 26 Februari 2020  banyak membuat conten dengan memanfaatkan fitur-fitur yang dimiliki oleh instagram. Pembentukan personal branding yang dilakukan oleh Bupati Tapanuli Selatan dengan mempedomani Spesialisasi (The law of specialization), Kepemimpinan (The law of leadership), Kepribadian (The law of of personality), Terlihat (The law of visibility), Kesatuan (The law of unity), Keteguhan (The law of persistence), Nama baik (The law of goodwill). Dari beberapa model personal branding yang dilakukan Bupati Tapanuli Selatan berdasarkan pengamatan yang dilakukan oleh peneliti, yang paling dominan adalah Kepribadian (The law of of personality) kepribadian yang humbel apa adanya tanpa settingan. Kemudian Keteguhan (The law of persistence), Nama baik (The law of goodwill).Kata Kunci: Personal Branding, Pejabat Publik, Instagram
Pengaruh Teknologi Komunikasi Informasi Terhadap Pergaulan Remaja Mhd. Latip kahpi
Hikmah Vol 15, No 1 (2021): JURNAL ILMU DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAM
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/hik.v15i1.4016

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Abstract               The development of communication technology is very fast and very easy. Almost everyone can now communicate quickly and easily. The progress in the development of information technology is very influential in people's lives. This change in people's behavior will be more clearly seen today than in the past. The research uses library research, which is carried out using the literature (library) from previous studies, and uses content analysis techniques and constant comparative analysis techniques. Along with the times and the rapid development of technology, communication between humans can be done with various tools or facilities, one of which is the most widely used communication tool today, namely the internet, mobile phones, facebook, twitter and others. It is very good for teenagers, because it can add insight, on the internet, we can easily find information that is important for readers to know. This is what presents us with the power of imagination and communication technology that allows information to spread in almost perfect quality in a very fast time. Indeed, the influence of technological advances in ancient times and today is different, in ancient times technology was not as sophisticated as in today's era. The more sophisticated the world of technology, the more sophisticated the way people convey information. With the splendor of the information media as it is today, on the one hand it gives us a positive impact, but on the other hand it becomes a boomerang for the survival of the younger generation of Islam, especially Muslim youth. Keywords: Technology; Communication; Information; Youth Association. AbstrakPerkembangan teknologi dan komunikasi di zaman sekarang ini sangat pesat dan sangat mudah. Hampir semua orang sekarang dapat berkomunikasi dengan cepat dan mudah. Adanya kemajuan dalam perkembangan teknologi informasi sangat berpengaruh dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Perubahan perilaku masyarakat ini akan semakin jelas terlihat pada zaman sekarang dibandingkan dengan zaman dahulu. Penelitian menggunakan penelitian perpustakaan (library research), yaitu dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan literatur (kepustakaan) dari penelitian sebelumnya, dan menggunakan teknik analisis isi (content analysis) dan teknik analisis komparatif konstan (constan comparative analysis). Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman dan pesatnya perkembangan teknologi komunikasi antar manusia dapat dilakukan dengan berbagai alat atau sarana, salah satunya alat komunikasi yang banyak digunakan saat ini adalah internet, handphone, facebook, twitter. Perkembangan teknologi ini sangat bagus bagi para remaja, karena bisa menambah wawasan, kita dapat dengan mudah menemukan informasi-informasi yang penting diketahui oleh pembaca. kekuatan daya imajinasi dan teknologi komunikasi yang memungkinkan tersebarnya informasi dalam kualitas yang hampir sempurna dalam waktu yang sangat cepat. Begitupun pengaruh kemajuan teknologi zaman dahulu dan di zaman sekarang berbeda, di zaman dahulu teknologi belum secanggih di era zaman sekarang. Semakin canggihnya dunia teknologi, semakin canggih pula cara orang menyampaikan informasi. Dengan semaraknya media informasi seperti sekarang ini, disatu sisi memberikan dampak yang positif, tapi disisi lain justru menjadi bumerang bagi keberlangsungan hidup para generasi muda Islam terutama para remaja. Kata Kunci: Teknologi; Komunikasi; Informasi; Pergaulan Remaja.
Peran Citizen Journalism Sebagai Media Informasi Bagi Masyarakat Kota Padangsidimpuan Berbasis Instagram (Studi Akun @Visitsidimpuan)) Mhd. Latip Kahpi
Hikmah Vol 17, No 1 (2023): JURNAL ILMU DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAM
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/hik.v17i1.8068

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AbstrakCitizen journalism yang juga dikenal sebagai jurnalis warga berkembang  sejalan dengan masifnya peningkatan teknologi komunikasi dan informasi . perkembangan itu bisa dilihat dengan berbagai informasi yang mudah didaptkan karena banyak warga yang menyebarluaskan informasi terutama melalui media sosial mereka masing-masing. Perkembangan citizen journalism di Indonesia menjadikan banyak akun media sosial yang lahir yang memberikan informasi secara cepat kepada masyarakat bahkan tidak hanya tingkat kabupaten/ kota tetapi juga masuk pada wilayah pedesaan sekalipu  sudah ada akun media sosial yang memberikan informasi kepada masyarakat selingkup khususnya masyarakat desa. Penelitian    ini       menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan metode deskriptif kualitatif agar peneliti berfokus untuk mendeskripsikan dan menggambarkan peran dari citizen journalism dalam menyajikan informasi dan peneliti harus melakukan wawancara mendalam (in-depthinterview) dan turun langsung ke lapangan melakukan observasi agar mengetahui penyajian informasi tersebut pada akun @visitsidimpuan. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara yang didapatkan oleh 2 (dua) orang key-informan peneliti mendapatkan beberapa peranan citizen journalism yang sangat penting dalam penyajian informasi pada akun @visitsidimpuan. Mempermudah dalam mendapatkan informasi.Membantu         mendapatkan  informasi yang up-to-date.  Mendapatkan   jenis   informasi    yang beragam.Informasi         yang       bersumber       dari masyarakat untuk masyarakat. Peneliti juga melakukan wawancara mendalam pada 5 (lima) orang informan untuk mengetahui kegiatan mereka dalam mengumpulkan informasi dengan menggunakan konsep dari Tony Rodgers yaitu 5 Langkah untuk Memulai Kegiatan Citizen Journalism. Kesimpulan yang dapat ditarik dalam penelitian ini yaitu bahwa peran para citizen journalism sangatlah penting dalam penyajian informasi Kota Padangsidimpuandalam akun media sosial Instagram @visitsidimpuan.Kata Kunci: Sosial Media, Istagram dan Citizen Journalism AbstrackCitizen journalism, which is also known as citizen journalism, is developing in line with the massive increase in communication and information technology. This development can be seen from the various information that is easy to get because many residents disseminate information, especially through their respective social media. The development of citizen journalism in Indonesia has resulted in many social media accounts being born that provide information quickly to the public, not only at the district/city level but also in rural areas even though there are already social media accounts that provide information to the surrounding community, especially village communities. This study uses a qualitative approach and qualitative descriptive method so that researchers focus on describing and describing the role of citizen journalism in presenting information and researchers must conduct in-depth interviews and go directly to the field to make observations in order to know the presentation of this information on the @visitsidimpuan account. . Based on the results of interviews obtained by 2 (two) key-informants, the researcher found several roles of citizen journalism which are very important in presenting information on the @visitsidimpuan account. Making it easier to get information. Helping to get up-to-date information. Get various types of information. Information sourced from the community for the community. The researcher also conducted in-depth interviews with 5 (five) informants to find out their activities in gathering information using the concept from Tony Rodgers, namely 5 Steps to Starting Citizen Journalism Activities. The conclusion that can be drawn in this study is that the role of citizen journalism is very important in presenting information on the City of Padangsidimpuan in the Instagram social media account @visitidimpuanKeywords: Social Media, Instagram and Citizen Journalism