Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Vol. 17 No. 1 (2025): March

Digital or Sad Poetry: The Enthusiasm over Sadness on Wattpad

Anugrah Bulan Mauludi (Unknown)
Nadya Afdholy (Unknown)
Adi Setijowati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2025

Abstract

Despite indicating the development of literature in a modern world, Wattpad allows any type of influence to enter its platform. Many people are under the age of adulthood, but they are writing popular poems. Wattpad’s poetry itself has many images related to sadness. This research aims to study enthusiasm over sadness in Wattpad’s poetry. The method was based on a qualitative-quantitative mixed method. It is found that the images of sadness revolve around guilt, depression, loneliness, trauma, and betrayal. Based on the qualitative approach, findings show that depression’s image gets portrayed more than the rest. This article proposes to conduct a study of Wattpad literature based on popular works and also to use a qualitative approach to investigate the content of the platform itself. The neutrality of Wattpad’s comments is considered non-canonical from a quantitative sentiment analysis point of view and, therefore, requires greater attention for future research.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

wanastra

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra appreciates and supports researchers in English studies as part of its commitment to disseminating scientific knowledge and community service. The journal provides free access to all published articles for national and international audiences. The editorial board ...