Jurnal ASPIKOM
Vol 9, No 2 (2024): Jurnal ASPIKOM

Construction of gen Z political insights after watching 'Bacapres Bicara Gagasan' on YouTube

Tabitha Hemastuti (Universitas Telkom)
Dasrun Hidayat (Universitas Adhirajasa Reswara Sanjaya)
Zikri Fachrul Nurhadi (Universitas Garut)
Nofha Rina (Universitas Telkom)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2025

Abstract

All Indonesians, especially Generation Z, need to be politically literate, as they are the ones who will shape the nation’s future. Since Generation Z constituted the majority of voters in the 2024 election, understanding their political insights is crucial. Despite their digital fluency, many Gen Z individuals remain disengaged from formal political processes. This study aims to analyze how Generation Z constructs political insight after watching the Bacapres Bicara Gagasan program on YouTube. Using a qualitative phenomenological method, this research explores their cognitive, affective, and personal integration experiences. The findings reveal that the program provided new perspectives on politics and influenced how Gen Z evaluates presidential candidates. The study underscores the importance of media, especially YouTube, in enhancing youth political awareness and participation in the digital age.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

aspikom

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal ASPIKOM is a national journal that aims to develop Communication Science by disseminating research in various fields of Communication, including media and journalism, new media and communication technologies, applied communications, public relations, and marketing ...