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THE EFFECT OF MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION QUALITY AND MESSAGE RELEVANCE ON SELF-DIAGNOSIS ON THE @sakti_mikaeel TIKTOK ACCOUNT Devi Mulyanti; Rita Destiwati
Multidiciplinary Output Research For Actual and International Issue (MORFAI) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Multidiciplinary Output Research For Actual and International Issue
Publisher : RADJA PUBLIKA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/morfai.v5i2.3740

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Self-diagnosis of mental health disorders, particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), has become an increasingly prominent phenomenon among Generation Z, especially through social media platforms such as TikTok. This study aims to examine the influence of information quality and message relevance on the self-diagnosis behavior of followers of the TikTok account @sakti_mikaeel, using the Uses and Gratifications theory as a theoretical framework. A quantitative approach was employed through a survey method, analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with the SmartPLS 4 software. The study involved 400 respondents, all of whom were followers of the account, with the majority aged between 17 and 25 years and predominantly students. The results indicate that information quality and message relevance simultaneously have a significant influence on self-diagnosis behavior, with a moderate effect size of 58.1%, while the remaining 41.9% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. The accuracy dimension of information quality and the benefit dimension of message relevance emerged as dominant contributors to increased self-reflection and personal identification among respondents. These findings highlight that social media is not merely an information source, but also a dynamic psychological space that facilitates perception, introspection, and personal conclusions regarding mental health. This research expands the application of the Uses and Gratifications theory within the context of digital mental health and offers practical implications for the ethical, educational, and responsible management of mental health content on social media platforms.
Social Cognitive Theory and Role of Key Actors in YouTube Comment Networks on Turmeric for Health Hana, Risma Zahra; Rita Destiwati
Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/jdk.v10i2.13208

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This research examines the dissemination of health information on YouTube, specifically focusing on discussions in video comment sections about the use of turmeric as an alternative medicine, a topic deeply rooted in traditional Indonesian medicine. This study aims to identify key actors and understand the process of information dissemination formed in the comments of the YouTube video “Manfaat dan Cara Membuat Kunyit yang Benar untuk Kesehatan”. Using Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory with social network analysis method combined with content analysis. Network analysis identified @dr.emasuperr as a source of scientific information and @saptayusmana7022 as an empirical validator, which together form a decentralized network structure. Findings revealed a dynamic mechanism of reciprocal determinism: (1) personal (individual beliefs formed through user testimonials), (2) behavioral (adoption of health practices), and (3) environmental (social support and medical authority) influence each other. The interaction of these three SCT components creates a snowball effect in information dissemination.
The Effect of Digital Communication Load on The Mental Health of Gen Z Employees in Educational Institutions With Fear of Missing Out as A Mediation Variable Ramdani, Muchamad; Destiwati, Rita
Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies Vol. 5 No. 12 (2025): Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/eduvest.v5i12.51963

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The transformation of organizational communication from conventional forms to digital platforms has reshaped the way individuals interact within the workplace. While the acceleration of information flow through digital media enhances efficiency, it also introduces new psychological pressures, particularly for Generation Z employees who are highly connected online. This study aims to examine the effect of digital communication overload on the mental health of Generation Z employees in educational institutions, with Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) serving as a mediating variable. Employing a quantitative approach with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the research draws upon data from 253 respondents—consisting of lecturers and academic support staff aged 22 to 28 years—at Telkom University in Bandung. The findings reveal that digital communication overload has a significant effect on mental health (β = 1.033; t = 111.882; p = 0.000) and significantly increases FoMO (β = 0.973; t = 272.540; p = 0.000). FoMO exerts a negative effect on mental health (β = −0.034; t = 3.581; p = 0.000) and acts as a significant mediator in the relationship between digital communication overload and mental health (β_ind = −0.033; t = 3.586; p = 0.000). This study underscores the urgency of implementing adaptive digital communication policies that are grounded in psychological well-being, particularly for young professionals in academic settings.