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The Dynamics of Social Capital in Urban Communities in Facing Social Change in the Digital Era Ahmad Mubarok
Archipel: Journal of Indonesian Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1 No. 5 (2026): Archipel - January
Publisher : PT. AVID MEDIA INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65739/archipel.v1i5.29

This study aims to analyze the dynamics of social capital in urban communities in the face of social change triggered by the development of digital technology. The shift in social interaction patterns from relationships based on physical proximity to virtual connectivity has influenced the structure of social networks, trust-building mechanisms, and the validity of social norms in urban environments. A qualitative approach with a descriptive design was used to explore the meanings, experiences, and social practices of communities in utilizing digital spaces. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, then analyzed thematically to identify patterns of social capital transformation. The results show that social capital has not experienced an absolute weakening, but rather has undergone a transformation in form and function. Social networks have become broader but tend to be fragmented, while social trust is more fluid and situational due to the mediation of digital technology. Social capital plays a crucial role as an adaptive resource that supports the ability of urban communities to respond to rapid social change. The sustainability of social cohesion is largely determined by the quality of social relations, digital literacy, and the role of communities and social institutions in managing social interactions. These findings confirm that strengthening social capital based on an adaptive and inclusive approach is a crucial strategy for the social resilience of urban communities in the digital era.

Digital Inequality and Social Stratification in the Era of Platform Society: A Sociological Analysis of Urban Youth in Indonesia. Ahmad Mubarok
Archipel: Journal of Indonesian Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1 No. 6 (2026): Archipel - February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65739/archipel.v1i6.35

This study examines the relationship between digital inequality and social stratification in the context of platform society among urban Indonesian youth using a qualitative interpretive approach with a critical-constructivist paradigm. Through a multi-site case study in South Jakarta, North Jakarta, and Depok with 30–40 informants aged 18–30 years, data were collected via in-depth interviews, participant observation, focus group discussions, and document studies. Data were then analyzed using thematic analysis, Fairclough's critical discourse analysis, and Bourdieu's field analysis. The findings reveal that digital inequality operates in layers at the level of physical access, skills gaps, and socio-economic benefits that cumulatively reinforce the existing class structure. The platform society ecosystem is proven to function as a social reproduction engine through three simultaneous mechanisms: algorithmic, habitus, and political economy. This study introduces the concept of digital habitus stratification to explain how class-structured digital dispositions are internalized transgenerationally, and the Platform-Mediated Social Reproduction model as a new analytical framework. The findings also identify the hierarchies of platform capitalism that lock lower-class youth into digital precariatization and class-based segregation of information ecosystems. This research concludes that solutions to digital inequality require transformative-ecological policies that address the broader structural roots of social inequality.

Transformation of Social Capital in Urban Communities: A Study of Changing Interaction Patterns in the Digital Economy Era Ahmad Mubarok
Archipel: Journal of Indonesian Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1 No. 6 (2026): Archipel - February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65739/archipel.v1i6.37

This study aims to analyze the transformation of social capital in urban communities as a result of the development of the digital economy and its implications for changing patterns of social interaction. The research background is based on the global shift towards a digital economy that not only affects the economic system but also the structure of social relations in urban communities. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design in an urban community with a high level of digital penetration. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation in physical and digital spaces, and documentation. Then, they were analyzed using an interactive model through data reduction, data presentation, and thematic conclusions. The results show a shift in interaction patterns from those based on geographical proximity to more flexible and functional digital networks. This transformation affects the forms of bonding, bridging, and linking social capital that now operate in a hybrid space between offline and online. Although the digital economy expands networks and opportunities for social participation, challenges such as shallow relationships, inequality in digital literacy, and the potential for social fragmentation remain. In conclusion, social capital is not experiencing a decline, but rather is undergoing a reconfiguration that requires adaptation and strengthening of digital literacy to maintain sustainable social cohesion in urban communities.

The Role of Social Media in Forming Social Solidarity Among Millennials in The Post-Truth Era Ahmad Mubarok; Rosmaria Rosmaria
Archipel: Journal of Indonesian Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1 No. 9 (2026): Archipel - May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65739/archipel.v1i9.56

The post-truth era has fundamentally altered the information landscape, creating unique challenges and opportunities for the formation of social solidarity among millennial generations who rely heavily on social media as their primary mode of communication and community building. This study examined the role of social media in shaping social solidarity among millennials under conditions characterized by widespread disinformation, echo chambers, and political polarization. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted, analyzing 20 peer-reviewed studies published between 2021 and 2024 that addressed social media use, millennial behavior, solidarity formation, and post-truth dynamics. Studies were retrieved from multiple academic databases using structured search protocols. Results: Social media platforms, particularly Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube, served as primary channels for millennial social solidarity expression, including hashtag activism, peer endorsement, and digital community building. Post-truth phenomena, including fake news, echo chambers, and political polarization, simultaneously threatened and paradoxically reinforced in-group solidarity mechanisms. Influencers and digital opinion leaders played a mediating role in shaping collective values and community norms. Counter-solidarity effects were most pronounced in politically charged contexts. Conclusions: Social media operates as a dual-edged mechanism in millennial social solidarity formation during the post-truth era. Strategic digital literacy interventions, platform governance reforms, and community-based trust-building are essential to harness the solidarity-promoting potential of social media while mitigating divisive forces rooted in disinformation and polarization.

Transformation of Urban Social Interaction in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Society Ahmad Mubarok; Rosmaria Rosmaria
Archipel: Journal of Indonesian Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1 No. 9 (2026): Archipel - May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65739/archipel.v1i9.57

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies into everyday urban life has fundamentally reshaped the patterns, quality, and dynamics of social interaction in urban communities. This study examined the transformation of social interaction among urban populations in Indonesia amid the proliferation of AI-driven platforms, smart city infrastructure, and digital communication systems. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a quantitative survey of 480 urban residents across five Indonesian cities with qualitative interviews involving 32 key informants. Social interaction transformation was assessed across five dimensions: communication modality, social trust, community cohesion, digital inclusion, and civic participation. Results indicate a significant shift toward digitally mediated social interaction, with 68.7% of respondents reporting that online interaction has become their primary mode of daily communication. AI-enabled platforms significantly predicted urban social cohesion (β=0.521, p<0.001), while digital literacy moderated the relationship between AI adoption and positive social outcomes. Alarming disparities were identified between high-income metropolitan areas and lower-income urban peripheries, reflecting a persistent digital divide that exacerbates social inequality. The metaverse, algorithmic governance, and AI chatbots emerged as novel interaction environments that simultaneously democratize and fragment social engagement. These findings contribute to an emerging theoretical framework positioning digital transformation as an interaction-driven nexus between society, technology, and urban governance.

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