Jurnal Komunikasi
Vol. 19 No. 3 (2025): VOLUME 19 NO 3 OKTOBER 2025

Social media detoxification among generations Y and Z in Sleman Regency, D.I. Yogyakarta Province

Balqis, Darin Rania (Unknown)
Rahayu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study aims to explore the social media detoxification practices undertaken by Generation Y and Z in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, through an exploratory survey of 153 respondents. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of Franks et al., Soliman & Rinta-Kahila, and Nguyen, this study examines the motivations, challenges, benefits, and strategies associated with detox behavior. Findings suggest that detox practices from both generations are driven by internal motivations, particularly due to stress and excessive use. However, Generation Z experiences more substantial emotional and social challenges, such as FOMO and social judgment. Interestingly, even though Generation Z detoxes more frequently, Generation Y tends to do so for a longer duration. This research also found that both generations generally detox temporarily, especially from Instagram, by deleting the application or deactivating the account. This study contributes to the research on digital detox in Indonesia by providing a comparative analysis across generations and integrating several theoretical approaches.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jurnal-komunikasi

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

Journal Komunikasi is a peer-review journal published by Department of Communication Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta. We welcome all contributions on the following topics: media, journalism, strategic communication and all field related to communication studies. The article ...