The Meaning And Impact of Social Media Use on The Development of Adolescent Morality in The GIDI Efesus Polomo Congregation: A Qualitative Study

Mira Wenda (Teologi, Fakultas Teologi, STT Anugrah Indonesia, Indonesia)
Oktapianus Parintak (Teologi, Fakultas Teologi, STT Anugrah Indonesia, Indonesia)
Tomi Yulianto (Teologi, Fakultas Teologi, STT Anugrah Indonesia, Indonesia)

Mamangan Social Science Journal
Vol 14, No 2 (2025): Special Issue

Study This aim For understand meaning and impact use of social media to development morality Christian teenagers in the GIDI Congregation in Ephesus Polomo. The method used is qualitative with approach studies field. Data collected through interview in-depth, observation, and documentation to six active teenagers using social media. Research results show that social media has two sides : as means learning and relationships, but also as source moral distraction. Teenagers understanding social media as room entertainment and expression self, but not enough realize impact the negative to spiritual and moral discipline. Christian moral values such as love, empathy, and humility heart more Lots implemented in interaction direct compared to the digital world. Research This conclude that required intensive mentoring from church and family For help teenager integrate values Christian faith in use of social media