Komunika: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi
Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026)

Generation Z's Preferences for Messages of Happiness: A Quantitative Analysis of Material Attributes, Methods, Media, and Dai Characters

'Ubudiyah, Farikhatul (Unknown)
Rohimi, Primi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Mar 2026

Abstract

The rise of digital da'wah has shifted religious learning for Generation Z to online platforms, but a clear understanding of their content preferences remains a research gap. This study employed a quantitative approach using conjoint analysis to map these preferences, particularly regarding the concept of da'wah with material on happiness. Data were collected from 180 valid student respondents (Gen-Z) and analyzed to evaluate a combination of four attributes: da'wah character, da'wah material, method, and digital media. The results revealed a definitive hierarchy of preferences, with da'wah material being the most determining factor (importance value: 36.178), followed by media (30.538), method (16.999), and da'wah character as the least influential (16.285). Audiences showed a strong preference for content on concrete social relationships, such as being a dutiful child (utility: 0.057) and having a good partner (0.026), and preferred thematic and advice-based methods over discussion. These findings fundamentally challenge the prevailing influencer-based marketing paradigm, demonstrating that for this demographic, the substance of the message is more important than the persona of the messenger. The study concludes that effective digital da'wah requires a strategic shift toward message-centric management, prioritizing practical, solution-oriented content delivered by competent and inspiring figures.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

komunika

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Journal Komunika is a journal published by the Dakwah Faculty of IAIN Purwokerto, which has a concentration related to the field of Dakwah, Islamic Communication, communication theory, mass communication, dakwah management, dakwah messages, dakwah media, dakwah methods, dakwah organizations, Islamic ...