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Voter Behavior and Social Media Influence: A Case Study of Indonesia's 2024 General Election Miarta, Wahyu Mahesa
Riwayat: Educational Journal of History and Humanities Vol 7, No 4 (2024): October, Social Issue and Education
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

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This study investigates the influence of social media on voter behavior during Indonesia's 2024 General Election. Through a qualitative research approach, the study employs semi-structured interviews to gather insights from 30 participants, including voters, social media influencers, and political analysts. The sampling techniques used were purposive and snowball sampling, ensuring a diverse range of respondents actively engaged in political discourse on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The research identified two key themes: (1) the democratizing potential of social media, which increases political participation, gives marginalized groups a voice, and facilitates direct engagement between voters and political figures, and (2) the negative consequences of algorithmic biases and the spread of misinformation. These biases contribute to the formation of echo chambers, where users are only exposed to content that aligns with their pre-existing beliefs, and misinformation that undermines public trust in the electoral process. The findings highlight social medias dual role as a tool for enhancing democratic engagement while simultaneously posing significant risks. The study recommends fostering algorithmic transparency, promoting digital literacy programs to help users critically evaluate information, and implementing stronger measures to combat the spread of misinformation. These steps are essential for ensuring that social media remains a positive force in the democratic process while addressing the challenges that can weaken public trust and electoral integrity.
Pengembangan Website dan Sistem Informasi Desa (SID) Prampelan Kecamatan Karangrejo Kabupaten Magetan dalam Rangka Pencapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (SDGs) Miarta, Wahyu Mahesa; Aji, Gilang Gusti; Pamuji, Eko; Prabayanti, Herma Retno; Firmannandya, Ade; Wahyuni, Jauhar
Abimanyu : Jornal of Community Engagement Vol 6 No 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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This community service aims to develop a Village Information System (SID) in Prampelan Village, Karangrejo District, Magetan Regency, to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by increasing information accessibility and village management efficiency. This website-based SID is built with an open-source platform that supports the management of various village information ranging from development programs, public services, to community activities digitally. The methods used are Science and Technology Diffusion and training, involving active participation from village officials and local communities. The results of the community service show an increase in access to information for the community, as well as an increase in the skills of village officials in managing SID. This program is expected to be a model for other villages to utilize technology in achieving sustainable development goals..Keywords: Village Information System, SDGs, Information Accessibility, Village Management, Open-source CMS
Digital Movement of Opinion Analysis in Social Media X: The Rohingnya Refugees Huda, Anam Miftakhul; Tsuroyya, Tsuroyya; Nurwahid, Aditya Fahmi; Firmannandya , Ade; Miarta, Wahyu Mahesa; Syahputra, Alif Nizar; Ismail, Adibah binti
Komunikator Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jkm.v17i2.27344

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The expansion of social media has generated increasingly dynamic and spontaneous digital opinion movements, particularly on humanitarian issues such as the Rohingya refugee crisis. As a persecuted minority facing systemic discrimination in Myanmar, the Rohingya have become the subject of intense discussion on Social Media X (formerly Twitter). This study focuses on the structure of the communication network, identification of key actors, information-dissemination patterns, and temporal dynamics of conversations throughout 2023. Data were collected using Indonesian-language tweets retrieved with the keyword “Rohingya lang:id” and analyzed using NodeXL. The results show that public opinion was dispersed across more than 45,185 accounts, 116,415 interactions, and approximately 2,000 discussion clusters, yet was predominantly shaped by replies and mentions from low-influence accounts. Conversation intensity peaked in December 2023, triggered by on-the-ground events in Aceh. Negative sentiment dominated (49%), reflecting a trend of Indonesian netizens expressing ridicule toward Rohingya refugees. The absence of influential actors—such as President Jokowi or UNHCR Indonesia—combined with the massive volume of discourse generated by non-influential users resulted in an uncontrolled spread of narratives. This study recommends strengthening the monitoring of digital opinion movements to support more responsive and evidence-based policymaking on refugee issues.