Jurnal Pekommas
Vol 5 No 2 (2020): October 2020

WhatsApp Group 'Bantul in Hong Kong': Communication Platform of Indonesian Migrant Workers during Covid-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong

Muntadliroh, nfn (Unknown)
Rahmawati, Nila (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
19 Oct 2020

Abstract

Communication is an important aspect for Indonesian Migrant Workers' survival (PMI) in Hong Kong during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a crisis and uncertain situation, PMI from Bantul in Hong Kong communicate using the WhatsApp group "Bantul in Hong Kong" to stay connected with their partners. For this reason, this research aims to describe the motives of using the WhatsApp group "Bantul in Hong Kong" by PMI during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research employed qualitative case study approach. The Data was collected using in-depth interviews towards the WhatsApp group members which was selected by snowball sampling. The results showed that the motives of using WhatsApp group "Bantul in Hong Kong" were: social interaction, information seeking, entertainment, relaxation and comfort, sharing information, monitoring the other, and growing of communication empathy. In addition, the use of this platform also has negative effects such a communication irritation to group members.

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Jurnal Pekommas
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Abbrev

pekommas

Publisher

Sekolah Tinggi Multi Media Yogyakarta

Subject

Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Pekommas is a journal published by the BBPSDMP Kominfo Makassar with the aim of disseminating information on scientific developments in communication, informatics and mass media. The manuscript published in this journal is derived from research and scientific study conducted by researchers, ...