Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)

Construction of Leadership Values through Digital Family Communication: A Study of Santri in Islamic Pesantren:

Machyudin Agung Harahap (UPN Veteran Jakarta)
Susri Adeni (IPB University)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Apr 2026

Abstract

Purpose − Pesantren are currently facing the dynamics and dilemmas of the development of digital communication technology, which can have various negative impacts on santri. On the other hand, the presence of digital communication technology can also facilitate santri in maintaining communication with their families. Subsequently, a series of rules emerges regarding the use of digital communication technology. This then creates patterns of digital communication and leadership values between santri and their families. The study aims to analyze leadership values through family digital communication among santri. Method − This research employs a fenomenology qualitative approach through structured interviews with eight male santri using a purposive sampling technique. The study also utilizes NVivo 15 and Microsoft Visio 365 to obtain themes, data descriptions, data visualization, and to draw conclusions. Findings − The results show that there are variations in digital communication patterns between santri and their families, such as protective, pluralistic, and laissez-faire. Family digital communication also provides leadership values to santri, including responsibility, cooperation, mutual respect, honesty, optimism, self-confidence, patience, and critical thinking. Furthermore, the leadership values provided develop into practices that are actualized through actions to verify truth and coordination. In this regard, pesantren play a role as mediators that regulate and shape digital communication between santri and their families through ethical rules and limitations on the use of technology.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JDK

Publisher

Subject

Religion Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi is a scientific journal published by IAIN Curup. This journal specializes in the study of dakwah and communication. The managers invite scientists, scholars, professionals, and researchers in the disciplines of Dakwah and Communications to publish their research results ...