Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education 

Global Adolescent Cultural Barriers and Modern Challenges for Social Science Education Development

Tatik Cahya Kamila (Pamulang University)
Febby Shafira Putri (Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study explores the disconnect between rapid adolescent digitalization and static educational systems in Indonesia’s Society 5.0 era. Employing a multi-dimensional systematic review and narrative synthesis of Scopus-indexed literature (2019–2025), it analyzes how collectivist "guyub" cultural dynamics and digital risks, such as cyberbullying and misinformation, hinder social science education development. Results reveal a significant "digital vulnerability gap" characterized by 45 percent cyberbullying prevalence and low digital competitiveness. Furthermore, while the Merdeka Curriculum offers transformative potential through project-based learning, its implementation faces systemic barriers, including teacher competency gaps and infrastructure disparities. The findings emphasize that educators must serve as cultural mediators to bridge global technological trends with local values. Ultimately, this research underscores the urgent necessity for a holistic social science model that integrates digital resilience, social-emotional learning, and active civic identity to equip youth for informed democratic participation in an increasingly complex, hyperconnected, and precarious global landscape today.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

spedu

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education (SPEDU) is a premier, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the rigorous exploration, advancement, and dissemination of innovative practices in teaching and learning. The journal serves as a dynamic platform for researchers, educators, ...