Jurnal Syntax Imperatif : Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Syntax Imperatif: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan

Storytelling Strategies in Instagram Captions and Audience Emotional Engagement: A Narrative Analysis of @viralforjustice.co

Kun Muhammad (Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya)
Siti Mujanah (Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes storytelling strategies in the Instagram content of the @viralforjustice.co account by examining the first 500 uploads published during the March to April 2026 period. Using a qualitative narrative analysis approach complemented by simple quantitative content analysis, the study identifies patterns in caption structures, emotional elements, and their relationship with audience engagement as measured by likes and comments. The findings reveal four dominant narrative models: problem–solution, victim–hero, call-to-action, and investigative disclosure. Captions employing urgency, victim–hero framing, and explicit calls to action consistently generate higher engagement than purely informative captions. These findings contribute to a better understanding of how digital civic movements can leverage storytelling strategies to encourage public participation and strengthen institutional accountability.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

syntax-imperatif

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Subject

Religion Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Syntax Imperatif. Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan adalah jurnal yang diterbitkan dua bulan sekali oleh CV. Syntax Corporation Indonesia. Jurnal Syntax Imperatif akan menerbitkan artikel-artikel ilmiah dalam cangkupan ilmu sosial dan pendidikan. Artikel yang dimuat adalah artikel hasil penelitian, ...