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Mengapa Mahasiswa Cenderung Menghindari Politik? Memahami Apatisme dan Maknanya Camberly, Graciella; Lydia Stevani; Jocelyn Samantha; Jelita Maharani; Stephanie Olga Colin; Agoes Dariyo
Kaganga:Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah dan Riset Sosial Humaniora Vol. 8 No. 6 (2025): Kaganga: Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah dan Riset Sosial Humaniora
Publisher : Institut Penelitian Matematika, Komputer, Keperawatan, Pendidikan dan Ekonomi (IPM2KPE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31539/s111mq73

Abstract

This study aims to understand the meaning of political apathy among university students, identify the factors that contribute to this attitude, and explore strategies to foster civic awareness and active participation. This research employs a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with six students from Tarumanagara University representing various faculties and levels of organizational involvement. The findings reveal that apathy is understood as indifference, disengagement, or a deliberate choice to avoid political issues due to the perception that such issues are irrelevant to personal life or because of distrust toward the political system. The main factors contributing to apathy include limited resources, low psychological engagement, lack of social support, and low trust in government responsiveness. Although students generally possess adequate political understanding, fear of social and political risks discourages active participation. The conclusion of this study is that efforts to overcome apathy need to be carried out through strengthening civic education, providing safe spaces for discussion, social support from campuses, and utilizing digital media that is relevant for the younger generation. Keywords: Apathy, Civic Engagement, Phenomenology, Politics, University Students.
Co-Authors Ade Surya Wijaya Agus Mulyanto Agus Salim Chamidi AGUSTINE, SALWA NADIRA Anandita, Rafela Andrianputra, Ezra Angelika, Fransiska Angelita, Simthia Angow, Madeline Natali Aulia, Dien Putri Ayi N. Hidayat Basaria, Debora Camberly, Graciella Chendana, Lewis Edbert CHI, GABRIEL Cindy Frencya Halim Clara, Cindy Daffa Rabbani, Tarish Debora Basaria Dian Hidayati Firliana, Dira Fuad Aljihad Gabriela, Angelin Gading, Yoanita Maria Putri Sekar Glaeny Chezya Avril Rompis Han, Vivi Handayani, Sri Hanna Christina Uranus Harum Amarrissa Harsojoh Helen, Helen Hermawan, Chatlia Putri Housen, Michael Indrawaty, Dewi Indriani Ingrid Hartanto Irvan Kristivan Jelita Maharani Jocelyn Samantha Joselyn Tiofanny Kumayas, Jacqualyne Gavrilla Lydia Stevani Marcella Melisa Falentina Merlin, Stephany Mia Hadiati Michael Housen Michiko, Runi Millah Kamilah Muslimat muchlina, aljazira Muhamad Akasah Muthia Syafitri Nadira Agustine, Salwa Nadya Aprisca Dewi Nelda Rachel Manao Nellafrisca Noviasari Nurhidayah Nurhidayah Nurshabrina, Maura Fisca Okke Rosmala Dewi Pangkey, Wilfred Audric Clief Perdana, Kathleen Karenina Poek Xin Pei, Aurellya Sinanta Purba, Sherena Yemima Putri, Sefi Buana Putu T. Y.S. Suyasa R. Rahaditya Rachelia, Ussy Rahel Sibuea Rahel Sibuea Raja O. Tumanggor Ridwan Abdillah Rita Markus Idulfilastri Rita Sulastini Rompis, Glaeny Chezya Avril Roswiyani, Roswiyani Rumangkang, Filadelfia Ruth Imelda Kurniasari Safrizal Safrizal Safrizal Safrizal Sandi Kartasasmita Sebastian, Bobby Shella Shella Sibuea, Rahel Sonna Etika Stephanie Olga Colin Syafitri, Muthia Syarifah Najmah Khairiyyah Tatiana, Natiella Diva Teti Ratnawulan Theresa Nadine Wijaya Tio, Harlyin Chandra Tumanggor, Raja Oloan Ujang Nurjaman Ujang Nurjaman, Ujang Ulfiah Ulfiah Ulfiah, Ulfiah Ussy Rachelia Valerama, Agung Vanessa Clarence Wagetama I Disai Wijaya, Theresa Nadine Yoanita Maria Putri Sekar Gading Yoanita Maria Putri Sekar Gading Yolanda Eben Haezer Yonathan Deantono Zhan, Cecilia