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Assessing the Role of Social Media in Strengthening National Solidarity in Afghanistan: A Case Study of the Victory of Afghanistan Cricket Team Mahdiyar, Sakhidad; YILDIZ, Göktürk
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik (JISIP) Vol 14, No 1 (2025): April
Publisher : Universitas Tribhuwana Tungga Dewi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33366/jisip.v14i1.3280

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This study investigates the impact of social media, specifically Facebook, on strengthening national solidarity in ethnically diverse Afghanistan, using the victory of the Afghanistan national cricket team as a case study. The research employs quantitative content analysis to examine Facebook users' reactions to the cricket team's success against Pakistan. Data was collected from posts on four Facebook pages representing major Afghan ethnic groups: Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, and Uzbek. Guided by Albert Bandura's social learning theory, the analysis reveals that Facebook plays a positive role in fostering national solidarity, as evidenced by consistent support for the cricket team across all ethnic group pages. Notably, peaceful expressions of support outweighed negative comments, indicating a trend towards constructive engagement among users. This research highlights Facebook's potential as a unifying platform in Afghanistan, suggesting that it can transcend ethnic boundaries and enhance national solidarity. Future studies should explore the long-term effects of social media on national unity and consider the implications for policy-making in ethnically diverse societies.Penelitian ini menganalisis dampak media sosial, khususnya Facebook, dalam memperkuat solidaritas nasional di Afghanistan yang memiliki keragaman etnis, dengan menggunakan kemenangan tim kriket nasional Afghanistan sebagai studi kasus. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis konten kuantitatif untuk meneliti reaksi pengguna Facebook terhadap keberhasilan tim kriket melawan Pakistan. Data dikumpulkan dari postingan di empat halaman Facebook yang mewakili kelompok etnis utama Afghanistan: Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, dan Uzbek. Dipandu oleh teori pembelajaran sosial Albert Bandura, analisis ini mengungkapkan bahwa Facebook memainkan peran positif dalam menumbuhkan solidaritas nasional, yang dibuktikan dengan dukungan yang konsisten terhadap tim kriket di semua halaman kelompok etnis. Khususnya, ekspresi dukungan yang damai lebih banyak daripada komentar negatif, yang mengindikasikan adanya tren keterlibatan yang konstruktif di antara para pengguna. Penelitian ini menyoroti potensi Facebook sebagai platform pemersatu di Afghanistan, yang menunjukkan bahwa Facebook dapat melampaui batas-batas etnis dan meningkatkan solidaritas nasional. Penelitian di masa depan harus mengeksplorasi efek jangka panjang dari media sosial terhadap persatuan nasional dan mempertimbangkan implikasinya terhadap pembuatan kebijakan di masyarakat yang memiliki keragaman etnis.
Mapping Social Responsibility Theory in Media and Journalism: A Bibliometric Analysis (2001–2025) Mahdiyar, Sakhidad; Yıldız, Göktürk
Indonesian Social Science Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Lentera Avanya Nagari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61105/issr.v4i1.408

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This study examines the intellectual structure and evolving trajectory of Social Responsibility Theory (SRT) within media and journalism studies through a bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2001 and 2025. Drawing on data (n = 54) retrieved from the Scopus database , the analysis employs VOSviewer to map co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence patterns, co-citation relationships, and bibliographic coupling structures. The findings reveal a highly fragmented and weakly connected research landscape, characterized by limited scholarly collaboration, low cross-national citation exchange, and the absence of a cohesive theoretical core. While earlier studies are anchored in normative concerns such as ethics, accountability, and democracy, more recent research reflects a shift toward digital-era issues, including misinformation, social media, and platform governance. However, this thematic expansion appears to be reactive rather than theoretically integrative, with SRT functioning more as a residual normative reference than as a dynamic framework. Overall, the results suggest that SRT occupies an increasingly peripheral position in contemporary media scholarship, raising critical questions about its adaptability to the complexities of the digital communication environment. By providing a systematic mapping of the field, this study contributes to ongoing debates on the relevance and future of normative media theories in a rapidly transforming media ecosystem.