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Merry Christiana
Universitas Kristen Maranatha
Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Minor Characters’ Influences on Belly’s Emotional Maturity in Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty Christiana, Merry; Mulatsih, Maria Vincentia Eka
Indonesian Journal of English Language Studies (IJELS) Vol 11, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Magister Kajian Bahasa Inggris (English Language Studies) Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/ijels.v11i2.11902

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Emotional maturity plays a significant role in the behavior of individuals. Jenny Han’s novel The Summer I Turned Pretty depicts emotional maturity through its characters. This study aims to analyze the influences of minor characters on the main character’s emotional maturity, formulated through the question: “What are the influences that the minor characters bring toward Belly’s emotional maturity?”. To answer the question, the writers applied the theory of emotional maturity. This study employed the New Criticism approach along with the close reading method, as it dealt with the theory of emotional maturity. Data were collected using a library research technique, in which the novel served as a primary source, while supporting books, journals, and articles were used as secondary sources. The findings of this study revealed that Conrad, Jeremiah, and Susannah, as the minor characters, significantly influenced Belly’s emotional maturity. Belly underwent five levels of FitzMaurice’s emotional maturity, namely:  emotional responsibility, honesty, openness, assertiveness, and understanding. These five levels of emotional maturity experienced by Belly were influenced by Conrad, Jeremiah, and Susannah. By understanding the development of Belly’s emotional maturity, the readers can reflect on themselves and apply the positive behaviors exhibited by Belly.
The Life of A Swiftie: How Taylor Swift Maintains Social Capital Through Her Relationship with Swifties Christiana, Merry; Mendoza, Bernice Amanda
J-Lalite: Journal of English Studies Vol 6 No 2 (2025): December (2025)
Publisher : Program Studi Sastra Inggris Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jes.2025.6.2.18226

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Social capital, a key concept within cultural studies, is particularly significant in the digital age, where community is often built through mediated interactions. This study offers a comprehensive analysis of American pop star Taylor Swift’s strategies for maintaining her relationship with her fan base, the “Swifties,” through the theoretical lenses of Pierre Bourdieu’s and Robert Putnam’s social capital frameworks. While much scholarship has focused on Swift’s lyrical content or economic impact, this research addresses a critical gap by focusing on Swift’s interactions with her fans and how these interactions contribute to building and maintaining social capital. Adopting a qualitative content analysis methodology, the study conducts a close reading of social media resources. The findings identify three primary strategies: the narrative songwriting in her albums that fosters deep personal connection; her curated social media presence, which cultivates a sense of intimacy and direct access; and the large-scale, communal experience of the recently concluded “The Eras Tour.” The analysis reveals a strong alignment between these activities and the core principles of social networks (Bourdieu), as well as trust and reciprocity (Putnam). This research concludes that Swift’s enduring success is fundamentally linked to her ability to strategically nurture social capital, offering a valuable model for understanding celebrity-fan dynamics and community-building in contemporary culture.
Co-Authors Maria Vincentia Eka Mulatsih Mendoza, Bernice Amanda