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Digital Literacy: How Generation Z's Made a Choice Decision Based on Celebrities’ Opinions in Social Media Fadlan Agustina Firdaus; Aliva Diva Kamila; Arina Faila Saufa
Literatify: Trends in Library Developments Conference Papers of the Hybrid International Conference on Library and Information Science (HICoLIS
Publisher : UPT Perpustakaan UIN Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/literatify.vi.42713

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Born in an era of technological advancement, Generation Z is closely connected to and familiar with the digital world. Information spreads rapidly in the digital age, originating from various sources, including opinions expressed by celebrities. These opinions can easily gain widespread attention through the use of social media. However, it's important to note that such information is sometimes biased and lacks a factual basis.This can lead to a significant influence on users' decision-making processes, as they may rely on celebrity opinions. In this study, we aim to analyze how Generation Z responds to celebrity opinions when making information-related decisions. We will use the DigCom 2.0 framework, focusing on digital literacy components. We will employ a qualitative descriptive method, providing a clear description of how individuals make information-related decisions based on celebrity opinions, with the subject research being Library Science Student at UIN Sunan Kalijaga. The findings indicate that information disseminated by celebrities is often regarded as opinion rather than fully trusted information. It is essential to verify such information. The level of trust depends on various factors, including the celebrity's image, background, achievements, and expertise in the subject matter. Favoritism by celebrities toward specific groups can introduce bias into the information, making it necessary to avoid unquestioned trust. Whether a celebrity is an idol or an ordinary person is not the primary factor in making information-related decisions. Instead, trust in digital capabilities plays a crucial role in decision-making compared to information provided by celebrities who may not have expertise in a particular field.Our study emphasizes the importance of information and data literacy in digital content, encompassing the search process, filtering, evaluation, and information management. These are fundamental aspects of making informed decisions based on celebrity opinions.
THE INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF THE STUDENTS OF Al IMDAD ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL BANTUL AS VOTERS IN THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Marwiyah Marwiyah; Labibah Zain; Aliva Diva Kamila; Fadlan Agustina Firdaus
JIPI (Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi) Vol 11, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Progam Studi Ilmu Perpustakaan UIN Sumatera Utara Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/jipi.v11i1.27162

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A presidential election is an important national event where people use their right to vote as a form of their participation in affording a legitimate national leader. Santri is part of the community to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. Santri are a community group that lives in an environment with distinctive characteristics such as a limited social environment, restrictions on the use of gadgets, and great obedience to kyai. This research aims to explore the students’ behavior in retrieving the information they need to vote in the election, to find out both the internal and external aspects that influence them in making their decisions. This research involves 67 informants taken from the students of Al Imdad Top Islamic High School, who have the right to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. Data collection is done by asking open questions concerning the aspects of information searching, such as information sources, information search, information evaluation, and information use. Then the data are analyzed in 3 steps: coding, identifying the theme, pattern, and relation, and summarizing the data. The research result shows that basically the santri (students) have performed the four important aspects of information seeking but in different level of implementation. Limited access to electronic information plays a role in the process of gathering information about the presidential election. Therefore, human information sources in the santri environment, such as kyai and teachers become an alternative source and consequently, these figures influence santris in making decision. Although the students evaluate the information provided by these figures, it is less critical than it should be. This study ultimately found that santri have participated in the democratic process in Indonesia, but on the other hand, santri still need to have information literacy skills to ensure that they are able to search for, evaluate, and use information to participate in civic engagement, so that in making decisions they are not influenced by authoritative figures, but rather depend more on authoritative information sources.