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Astrophotography as a Medium for Affective Sustainability Communication in Alternative Tourism: A Qualitative Study Using Photo Elicitation Putra, Adhika Graha Irianto; Hermanto, Bambang; Winoto, Yunus; Novianti, Evi; Fiandra, Yosa
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : FAKULTAS DAKWAH UIN SALATIGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v10i2.4890

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Sustainability communication in the tourism sector often faces challenges in fostering substantial public engagement, primarily due to a reliance on overly rational and academic approaches. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the potential of astrophotography as an effective visual communication medium for conveying sustainability values. Employing a qualitative approach, specifically through photo elicitation and a visual hermeneutics framework, this research analyzes how audiences interpret astrophotography images and the impact of these interpretations on their perceptions of environmental issues. The findings indicate that night sky imagery effectively elicits profound affective responses, such as experiences of transcendence, contemplation, and nostalgia. These responses contribute directly to an increased ecological awareness and a greater appreciation for preserving the night sky from light pollution. The study's findings affirm that astrophotography can function as a powerful visual bridge, connecting aesthetic beauty with the urgency of environmental conservation. This research not only enriches the visual communication literature but also provides a practical foundation for tourism stakeholders to leverage astrophotography as an effective tool for promoting responsible tourism and enhancing environmental awareness.
Unlocking Potential: Pentahelix Analysis of Stakeholder Roles in the Emerging Tourism Village Baitulloh, Taqiy Gusdi; Endyana, Cipta; Pamungkas, Kasno; Putra, Adhika Graha Irianto
Jurnal Mamangan Vol 14, No 2 (2025): Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan Accredited 2 (SK Dirjen Ristek Dikti No. 0173/C3/DT
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/mamangan.v14i2.10435

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The development of tourism villages is a key strategy for local economic growth, yet many fail to progress beyond their initial designation due to a lack of stakeholder synergy. This study addresses this implementation gap by analyzing the roles and collaborative dynamics of stakeholders in Cilengkrang Village, a nascent tourism destination in Bandung Regency, Indonesia. Utilizing the Pentahelix framework—which comprises government, business, academia, community, and media—this research aims to diagnose the foundational barriers hindering its development. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, gathering data through in-depth interviews, passive participatory observation, and document analysis, which were then triangulated to ensure validity. The findings reveal a fractured collaborative framework where stakeholder roles are underdeveloped and poorly integrated. The government's top-down designation has not been matched by bottom-up community activation, evidenced by the absence of a formal Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis). The business, academic, and media helices are found to be either disconnected from the tourism sector or entirely absent. This study concludes that this stagnation stems from a fundamental deficit in human resource capacity across all five nodes, specifically a lack of tourism-specific knowledge, collaborative skills, and entrepreneurial awareness. Therefore, the primary implication is that foundational human resource development, beginning with the government's facilitation of a community-based tourism institution, is the most critical prerequisite for unlocking the village's potential and building a functional, synergistic Pentahelix model.
Astrotourism and ecological awareness: Investigating emotional encounters with the night sky Putra, Adhika Graha Irianto; Hermanto, Bambang; Winoto, Yunus; Nugraha, Awaludin; Solihin, Hanhan Hanafiah
Journal of Environment and Sustainability Education Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Education and Development Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62672/joease.v3i4.109

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Light pollution has become an urgent environmental concern that reduces access to naturally dark skies and contributes to ecological amnesia, the fading of direct connections with the natural world. This study examines how first-time encounters with an unpolluted night sky through astrotourism evoke emotional responses that foster ecological awareness. The research used an interpretative phenomenological approach with ten novice participants who shared their initial experiences in dark-sky environments. The findings reveal affective responses of awe, wonder, existential reflection, and intergenerational concern. These responses transformed passive observation into embodied engagement with the cosmos. Within the framework of emotional geography, the night sky is conceptualized as an affective landscape that restores ecological intimacy and supports environmental reflection. The study positions astrotourism as more than recreation and highlights its potential as an affective pedagogy in environmental education and as a pathway for sustainable tourism. The novelty of this study lies in framing astrotourism as an affective bridge between emotional geography and environmental education.