ProTVF
Vol 8, No 1 (2024): March 2024

Consuming entertainment as Roamers: A study of generation Z’s television viewership in the digital era

Wibowo, Tangguh Okta (Unknown)
Syafuddin, Khairul (Unknown)
Elmada, Maria Advenita Gita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2024

Abstract

Background: Before the digital era, television was spotlighted for people who enjoyed audio-visual shows. However, in the digital era, television viewers in Indonesia have decreased. The ease of access to infrastructure, the Internet, and mobile technology devices makes viewers, especially Generation Z (Gen-Z), prefer shows that can be enjoyed flexibly anytime and anywhere. Purpose: This paper discusses the trend of television viewers for Gen-Z amid the “onslaught” of streaming platforms. Methods: This study uses a survey method on Gen-Z, interpreted descriptively and qualitatively. Results: Based on the data obtained, this research illustrates that Gen-Z viewers can be said to be roamers or viewers who enjoy broadcast shows that move between streaming platforms. The study results show that the digital era has changed Gen-Z viewers’ behavior according to their technological devices and subscription streaming platforms. Conclusion: This research indirectly shows that the digital era and the presence of streaming platforms have made viewers increasingly fragmented, so television is not famous for Gen-Z to enjoy audio-visual shows, especially entertainment. Implications: The theoretical implication is that this roaming behavior may be a typical characteristic of Gen-Z. Future research could explore whether this behavior excludes Gen-Z or represents a broader trend among the emerging generation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

protvf

Publisher

Subject

Arts Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

ProTVF is published twice a year (March and September) published by the Faculty of Communication Science, Universitas Padjadjaran. ProTVF provides open access to the public to read abstract and complete papers. ProTVF focuses on Television and Film ...