Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya


ROBLOX AS OPEN TEXT: IDENTITY, MEANING, AND IDEOLOGY THROUGH ECO’S SEMIOTICS

Rustandi, Yuyus (Unknown)
Sutisna, Nanang (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study examines Roblox as a digital cultural space that constructs and represents adolescent identity through Umberto Eco's semiotic approach. Roblox functions not only as a game platform but also as an open text comprising visual signs, social symbols, and complex narratives. This studi is based on a literature review from nine prior empirical studies, this research analyzes how avatars, virtual environments, Robux economy, and user communities shape diverse systems of meaning. Findings show that Roblox serves as a site for identity construction, simulation of social values, and reproduction of dominant discourses such as capitalism and gender performance. The study concludes that Roblox opens up possibilities for symbolic awareness and digital literacy education through participatory experiences. It underscores the importance of semiotic literacy to navigate today's complex and evolving digital culture.

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publication:paradigma

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Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Social Sciences

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Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal published by the Faculty of Humanities, University of Indonesia. This journal accepts original articles about various issues in cultural science, which include but is not limited to philosophy, literature, archeology, ...