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The Role of Peer Group Communication in Shaping Lifestyle and Behavior of Migrant University Students Ananda, Dea; Lestari , Hanum Dwi; Anggraini , Tiara; Narti , Sri
Multidisciplinary Journals Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March
Publisher : Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37676/mj.v3i1.1179

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Migrant university students experience major social and behavioral changes as they transition into independent living away from parental supervision. During this period, peer group communication becomes a central factor influencing students’ perceptions, attitudes, and daily behaviors. Informal interactions among peers, such as social gatherings, leisure activities, and everyday conversations, serve as important channels through which values and lifestyle norms are shared and reinforced. This study aims to examine the role of peer group communication in shaping the lifestyle and behavior of migrant university students, particularly in relation to social adjustment, financial practices, and academic engagement. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using content analysis of six news articles that report on the lived experiences of migrant students in Bengkulu. The analysis focuses on communication patterns within peer groups and the behavioral responses that emerge from continuous social interaction. The findings indicate that peer communication strongly influences students’ understanding of social acceptance and freedom, often encouraging conformity to group norms. In many cases, this results in increased consumptive behavior, reduced self-regulation, and declining academic performance due to social pressure. However, the study also reveals that peer communication can generate positive outcomes when group interactions promote supportive and reflective dialogue. In such environments, students demonstrate improved adaptability, emotional awareness, and responsible decision-making. Overall, peer group communication plays a dual role as both a source of social pressure and a medium for personal development among migrant university students.
Communicative Responses Of Students To Campus Life Pressures Maharani , Yulia Putri; Julianda , Alifzu Raja Tegar; Ardiansyah , Jordy; Narti , Sri
Multidisciplinary Journals Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March
Publisher : Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37676/mj.v3i1.1181

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University students are in a phase of life characterized by various academic, economic, and social demands that may create pressures within campus life. These pressures require students to adapt and develop ways to respond to challenging situations through everyday communication. This study aims to examine the communicative responses of university students in Bengkulu to campus life pressures. The research employed a qualitative approach using a descriptive method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation involving active students from various study programs at several universities in Bengkulu Province. The findings indicate that students experience academic pressure related to coursework demands and achievement expectations, economic pressure associated with financial limitations, and social pressure related to adjustment processes within the campus environment. These pressures shape students’ communicative responses, which tend to be practical, adaptive, and solution-oriented. Students often use direct and efficient communication to express needs and seek solutions to the challenges they face. Interpersonal communication among peers serves as a primary medium for sharing experiences and obtaining support, while communication between students and lecturers plays an important role in managing academic pressure. In addition, students adjust their communication styles based on context and interlocutors and utilize digital media to access information and maintain social relationships. This study highlights that students’ communicative responses represent an essential part of the adaptation process to campus life pressures.
Digital Communication And Social Pressure: Analysis Of The Fomo Phenomenon Among Young People Praditara, Ganesha Ayu; Oktarina , Abel Lisa; Narti , Sri
Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): April
Publisher : Utami Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70963/jmr.v2i3.521

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The development of digital communication through social media has reshaped patterns of social interaction among young people, particularly university students. The high intensity of social media use not only influences communication practices but also generates social pressure that affects individuals’ emotional conditions and behaviors. One phenomenon that emerges as a result of this digital social pressure is Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). This study aims to analyze how digital communication creates social pressure and triggers FOMO among university students. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, non-participant observation, and documentation involving students aged 18–25 who actively use social media. The findings indicate that repeated exposure to social media content forms digital social norms that encourage students to constantly engage in social activities. This social pressure strengthens social comparison processes and leads to feelings of anxiety, fear of being left out, and the tendency to force oneself to follow trends or social activities. FOMO not only affects emotional well-being but also influences students’ social behavior and consumption patterns. The study concludes that FOMO is a consequence of digital communication dynamics and social pressure on social media, highlighting the importance of digital literacy to foster healthier communication practices among students.