Tarikhuna: Journal of History and History Education
Vol 8, No 1 (2026): May 2026

Reconstructing Local Identity and Character Values Through Digital Historical Narratives: A Netnography of TikTok's Telisik Pati Community

Taufikin Taufikin (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus)
Gulnaz Fatma (University College, Al Ardah, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

The development of digital space has led to local historical narratives being increasingly consumed by the younger generation, yet these narratives are not yet fully understood as a platform for character building. This situation has created a gap between the potential of digital historiography as a medium for teaching values and its practical application. This study aims to understand how historical narratives are produced by the TikTok account Telisik Pati shape character values through interactions within the online community. Using a netnographic approach, the study analyzed 19 videos and thousands of comments from October 2024 to December 2025. Digital observation, thematic analysis, and contextual interpretation were used to reveal the value patterns that emerge in the content and user responses. The results of the study reveal four main patterns of character formation: moral-religious values manifested through historical reflection; solidarity and guyub-rukun (harmony) reinforced by local identity narratives; the appreciation of Javanese traditions and ethics revitalized through digital dialogue; and ecological awareness that grows from the connection between history and natural space. Public interaction reveals a collaborative process of value internalization, in which historical narratives function not only as information but also as emotional and pedagogical media. The discussion confirms that digital historiography plays a significant role as a character-building tool within a strong local culture. This study concludes that digital historical narratives can be an effective strategy for strengthening character values in the social media era. The implications include the utilization of historical content for character education and the reinforcement of local identity in digital communities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tarikhuna

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Tarikhuna: Journal of History and History Education (THJE) is an academic journal of studies in history education and Indonesian history. It is published biannually (May & November) by the Departement of Social Science Education, Imam Bonjol State Islamic University. Tarikhuna aims to provide ...