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The Journal of Society and Media
ISSN : 27210383     EISSN : 25801341     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.26740/jsm.v3n1
This journal, published twice a year, in April and October, covers broad topics contains scientific papers on the Science of Sociology, Communication Studies, and other Social Sciences, written in Indonesian and English.
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Memahami Penyebaran Berita Palsu di Ranah Digital Ambon: Dampak Sosial dan Keterbatasan Pendekatan Deteksi yang Ada Saat Ini Sopacua, Yustina; Afdhal, Afdhal; Rikar Sahetapi; Mae San Agustin Lustre
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Digital Expression and Solidarity Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v9n2.p601-625

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The spread of fake news through online social networks poses global challenges, yet its dynamics in local media ecosystems — especially in peripheral regions like Ambon, Indonesia — remain understudied. This study explores the characteristics of fake news circulation in Ambon’s digital environment, its societal impacts, and the limitations of current AI-based detection approaches. Using a mixed-method design, the research analyzes fake news content on local social media platforms, conducts stakeholder interviews, and assesses the applicability of existing detection technologies in a local context. Findings reveal that fake news in Ambon often exploits cultural, religious, and political sensitivities, leading to social fragmentation and declining trust in legitimate media. Moreover, mainstream detection systems are ineffective locally due to linguistic, contextual, and infrastructural barriers. The study highlights the need for context-sensitive, community-driven detection frameworks and contributes new perspectives on misinformation governance in localized digital ecosystems
Ekspresi Digital dan Nilai-Nilai Tradisional: Negosiasi Toleransi Beragama Lintas Generasi di Desa Balun Bettaliyah, Azza; Suyanto, Bagong; Saptyasari, Andria
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Digital Expression and Solidarity Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v9n2.p388-408

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This study explores intergenerational communication dynamics in Balun Village, known as the “Pancasila Village” for its religious and cultural diversity. Using a qualitative approach within a cultural studies framework, it examines how harmony is built and maintained between Generation X—bearers of traditional values—and Generation Z—the digitally active generation. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and social media content analysis involving residents of various ages and religions. The findings reveal that intergenerational communication occurs not only verbally but also through actions, cultural participation, and digital symbolization. Generation X transmits harmony through daily practices and lived examples of tolerance, while Generation Z adapts these values through active involvement in youth organizations, interfaith festivals, and online content promoting diversity. Both generations play complementary roles in sustaining social cohesion: Gen X as preservers of local wisdom and Gen Z as mediators who reinterpret harmony in digital spaces. The study concludes that Balun Village’s multicultural harmony is maintained through continuous interaction between local traditions and digital expressions, highlighting intergenerational communication as a vital process for reproducing values, fostering social unity, and strengthening multicultural identity at the community level.
Diskursus Kritis Nenengisme: Resistensi Perempuan Petani terhadap Ideologi melalui Media Sosial Achmad Rizal Affandi; Ahmad Ridwan; Muhammad Faruki
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Digital Expression and Solidarity Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v9n2.p661-693

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This study investigates the symbolic resistance of peasant women to dominant agrarian ideologies through discursive practices on social media, with a case study of Facebook user Neneng Rosdiyana. Stemming from structural inequality in Indonesia’s agrarian system and the marginalization of rural women, the research examines how everyday language infused with humor, critique, and local idioms is used to construct resistance discourse. The study employed a qualitative case study design with netnographic observation, analyzing Facebook posts and a YouTube report collected between March and April 2025. The data were analyzed using a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach with Fairclough’s three-dimensional framework: textual description, interpretation of discursive practice, and explanation of discourse within broader social structures. The findings reveal that Neneng’s practices are not merely expressive but constitute ideological articulations challenging masculinist, academic, and state-centered agrarian narratives. Symbols such as the hoe, collective labor, and vernacular expressions function as tools of resistance against patriarchy and capitalism. Her collective practices represent a model of practical feminism rooted in solidarity rather than state intervention. This research highlights the novelty of recognizing women peasants as discursive agents in digital arenas, expanding debates on agrarian feminism and everyday resistance in rural Indonesia.
Solidaritas Sosial, Media, dan Pengorganisasian Aksi Kolektif (Studi Kasus Komunitas Nelayan Pulau Lae-Lae dalam Konteks Reklamasi) Idrus, Idham Irwansyah; Mappe, Ulfa Utami; Sunaniah, Sunaniah
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Digital Expression and Solidarity Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v9n2.p578-600

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This study aims to identify the mechanisms of social‑media use, primarily Instagram and WhatsApp groups, in building social awareness on Lae‑Lae Island, and to analyse the role of social media in organising collective actions of the Lae‑Lae Island fishermen community. The reclamation plan triggers resistance because it is perceived to threaten both the marine ecosystem and the livelihoods of residents. This research employs a qualitative approach, utilising a case-study method, which involves in-depth interviews with eight key informants purposively selected, participant observation in both physical and digital spaces, and document analysis of content and visuals. The study is analysed using resource-mobilisation theory and relational network‑solidarity theory. Findings show that the media play an important role in facilitating the formation of social solidarity among the fishing community. Social media shape collective identity, become a space for sharing information and joint narratives that strengthen the consensus against reclamation, and also serve as a digital mobilisation tool for organising collective actions. The synergy between solidarity networks, activists, NGOs, students, the Kawal Pesisir alliance, and community members supported by media communication strategies strengthens the fishermen community’s capacity to mobilise resources, formulate demands, influence public opinion, and sustain the anti‑reclamation movement on Lae‑Lae Island.
Viral Content and Social Change in Rural Communities Nuriza Dora; Nasution, Nasution; Tsuchiya Takeshi
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Digital Expression and Solidarity Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v9n2.p551-577

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The rise of viral content on social media has transformed social behaviour and value systems, particularly in rural Indonesian communities exposed to unfiltered digital information. This study examines how viral content shapes traditional values and intergenerational relations. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were gathered through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving content creators, housewives, civil servants, and rural youth. The analysis included data reduction, classification, and interpretation. Findings reveal that viral content exerts both positive and negative effects. While some content promotes education and creativity, much of it normalises unethical behaviour and fosters individualism. Content creators often prioritize popularity over ethics, parents and teachers struggle to monitor youth exposure, and younger generations increasingly perceive traditional values as obsolete. This shift weakens communal norms such as cooperation, respect, and collective responsibility. The study concludes that viral content accelerates cultural transformation and erodes moral education in rural settings. Therefore, strengthening media literacy, digital ethics, and cultural revitalisation programs is crucial to balancing modernisation with the preservation of local wisdom and social cohesion in the digital era.
Efek Mediasi Kredibilitas Selective Exposure dan Algorithmic Personalization terhadap Online Political Engagement Pemuda: Kasus Isu #IndonesiaGelap Hermawan, Eko Satriya; Asfar, Muhammad; Wicaksana, I Gede Wahyu
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Digital Expression and Solidarity Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v9n2.p626-660

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Social media affords both deliberate selective exposure and algorithmic curation. This study examines which pathway better explains youth online political engagement around #IndonesiaGelap issue and whether perceived information credibility mediates these effects. Using PLS-Structural Equation Modelling based on the survey evidence, we find that engagement is driven chiefly by self- selected exposure. Meanwhile, the algorithmic personalization shows only a modest direct association, functioning mainly as a facilitator of visibility rather than a mobilizer. On the other side, credibility operates as a complementary mediator that amplifies the effect of selective exposure on engagement, while contributing little to the transmission of algorithmic effects. These results indicate that online political issue engagement is not simply an algorithmic by-product but arises from intentional information seeking coupled with credible content. Theoretically, the study sharpens the distinction between algorithmic curation and user agency and specifies credibility as a boundary mechanism that conditions especially when exposure translate into engagement. Findings also recommend communication strategies that foreground credible sources, increase information curation, and build media literacy to support deliberate, informed participation.
Challenges Nigerian Journalists Face in Spotting Fake News Okocha, Desmond Onyemechi; James, Akpandem Friday
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Digital Expression and Solidarity Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v9n2.p694-737

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Historically, Nigerian journalism has contended with socio-political pressures, economic constraints and regulatory threats, but the advent of fake news in the digital age has further complicated the media landscape. This study explored the perspectives of Nigerian journalists on fake news, examining their understanding of its impact, the challenges they encounter in spotting false narratives and the motivations driving the spread. Anchored on Agenda-Setting Theory and supported by the Technology Determinism Theory, the research highlighted how technological advancements have facilitated journalistic practices and allowed misinformation to thrive. Using a quantitative research method, questionnaire was administered to 200 practicing journalists across the six geopolitical regions of the country. Key findings indicate that fake news is widespread, with social media identified as a major driver. Journalists reported a lack of adequate training in verification practices. Existing fact-checking protocols were found to require reinforcement. The study underscored the need for adherence to ethical standards, enhanced media literacy among professionals and the public, collaboration among stakeholders and investment in tools and training to tackle fake news effectively. It recommends a balanced regulation that ensures accountability while safeguarding freedom of expression. Addressing these challenges comprehensively, Nigerian journalism can strengthen its role as a credible source of information and restore public trust in media reporting

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