HUMANISMA : Journal of Gender Studies
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): June 2026

Generation Z Oversharing and Vulnerability to Online Gender-Based Violence: A Phenomenological Study of Instagram

Musfiah Saidah (uin jakara)
Nadya Kharima (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Mehnaz Gul (University of Peshwar, Pakistan)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2026

Abstract

This research examines the phenomenon of gender-based violence in online media, particularly as it emerges through the practice of oversharing among Generation Z on the Instagram platform. The problem addressed is the increasing cases of gender-based violence rooted in the excessive disclosure of personal information in digital spaces. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on Generation Z’s oversharing behavior as a factor that triggers vulnerability to gender-based violence in online media. This study employs a qualitative method with a case study approach and in-depth interviews with both male and female informants who are active Instagram users. The findings reveal that oversharing behavior not only increases the risks of harassment, bullying, and exploitation but also introduces new dynamics in Generation Z’s digital interaction patterns. The discussion emphasizes the need for digital literacy, privacy awareness, and more adaptive user protection policies to mitigate the potential for gender-based violence in online media. Thus, this study contributes to the field of digital communication and gender studies in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

psga

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Humanities Environmental Science Social Sciences

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HUMANISMA: Journal of Gender Studies (e-ISSN: 2580-7765 & p-ISSN: 2580-6688) is a Academic Journal Publication by Center for the Gender and Children Studies of State University for Islamic Studies (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It specializes in research on ...