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Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial budaya
Published by Universitas Andalas
ISSN : 14108356     EISSN : 23555963     DOI : 10.25077
The criteria of the submitted article covers the following types of article: first, the article presents the results of an ethnographic/qualitative research in certain topic and is related with ethnic/social groups in Indonesia; second, the article is an elaborated discussion of applied and collaborative research with strong engagement between the author and the collaborator’s subject in implementing intervention program or any other development initiative that put emphasizes on social, political, and cultural issues; last, a theoretical writing that elaborates social and cultural theory linked with the theoretical discourse of anthropology, especially in Indonesia.
Articles 336 Documents
Navigating Cancel Culture in Indonesia: Understanding Cyberbullying and Social Control in Viral Cases (September-November 2023) Laili, Alfin Nur; Suharso, Pudjo; Sukidin, Sukidin
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p59-67.2024

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Cancel culture is a phenomenon that creates space for individuals to voice opinions and evaluate behavior that is considered to violate values and norms. Cancel culture can move in two directions, Cyberbullying and Social control. To study cancel culture in Indonesia, there are 5 viral cases (September-November 2023), namely: (1) The case of Pandawara's feud with the Loji Sukabumi Beach government, (2) The ice-cream case by Oklin Fia, (3) The case of abuse committed by members' children. DPR RI, (4) Case of bullying of Cilacap Middle School students, (5) Case of Palestine and Israel. This research explores the direction of cancel culture in Indonesian society, the role of social media and its impact. Using netnography, ten informants were interviewed, and sentiment analysis on Instagram and Analysis using the Naive Bayes model shows that of the 10 social media platforms, 8 of them are cyberbullying and the other 3 are social control. Social media acts as a catalyst for cancel culture in the rapid dissemination of information and the formation of public opinion. The consequences of cancel culture include boycotts, decreased product sales, and prolonged online debates. Frequent misinformation and the instantaneous nature of social media trigger cancel culture, especially cyberbullying, which results in material and mental health losses.
Social Representation of Acupuncture: a Qualitative Study Among Young-Adult Cancer Survivors Nusantara, Prabu
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p68-75.2024

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Cancer prevalence in Indonesia presents a substantial challenge to healthcare, particularly affecting the young-adult demographic. As survival rates improve due to advancements in treatment, the long-term quality of life (QOL) for survivors becomes increasingly paramount. This qualitative study explores the social representation of acupuncture among young-adult cancer survivors in Jakarta, analyzing its role in managing persistent side effects post-treatment. In-depth interviews with five survivors reveal acupuncture as a multifaceted intervention perceived as less invasive and more aligned with natural bodily processes compared to conventional therapies. Findings indicate that acupuncture is not only employed to alleviate physical symptoms such as pain and fatigue but also to address psychological and cognitive repercussions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Furthermore, acupuncture is appreciated for its cultural resonance within the Indonesian context, offering a sense of balance and well-being. Despite its less prominent role as an alternative therapy, acupuncture provides a sense of empowerment and control, enhancing adherence to treatment protocols and potentially improving survival outcomes. The study concludes that acupuncture represents a critical element of post-cancer care, advocating for an integrated, patient-centered approach that incorporates complementary and alternative medicines to support the comprehensive needs of cancer survivors. However, the study's scope is limited to a small sample size and a single urban setting, which may affect the generalizability of the findings. Further research is needed to validate these results in broader populations and diverse contexts.
Community of Urban Arisan Mothers: Promoting Joy and Mental Health in Urban Residents Harahap, Junardi; Destiwati, Rita
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p83-92.2024

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This study focuses on looking at the cultural dimension, promoting and spreading joy, and creating mental health in urban communities. The specific aim is that if mental health problems and stress are not handled properly, it can have a bad impact, especially when seen in urban communities, which are very busy and have very complex problems, and one of the things that is done to strengthen this is by holding social gathering activities. In the cultural dimension, of course, this is very interesting, as seen from the activities in urban areas carried out by mothers who provide and promote mental health in urban communities. This research is qualitative, carried out through observations and interviews with 18 informants. The results of this research found that the practice of social gathering is one of the solutions and interventions for maternal mental health in urban areas, and urban mothers can improve their quality of life. The meetings held provided solutions for their lives and improved their quality of life. This research contributes to the development of knowledge in the realm of health anthropology regarding the strategies and solutions used by mothers in urban areas to achieve good mental health.
Preserving Cultural Heritage and Fostering Community Engagement: A Case Study of Sustainable Tourism Development in Ciletuh Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark Hermawati, Rina; Irawati, Ira; Munajat, MD Enjat; Saefullah, Kurniawan
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p118-125.2024

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Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is a type of tourism that includes community participation as the main element in achieving sustainable tourism development goals. Community participation can be realized if a community has substantial social capital to move collectively to increase living standards. This research explores the community's cultural values in the UNESCO Ciletuh Palabuhanratu Global Geopark (CPUGG) area as the main element in forming community social capital. Using a qualitative case study type method, the author explains the dynamics of business actors in Ciletuh in developing their businesses through the concept of social capital, which includes social relationships, norms, values, and beliefs in society. The research results show Sundanese cultural values, such as (1) Sabilulungan; (2) Someah Hade Ka Semah; (3) Ngaruwat Alam; (4) Ngamumule Budaya; and (5) Spiritual values and beliefs. These cultural values are essential in forming social capital supporting tourism development in CPUGG. However, communities face various conflicts that can hinder tourism development
Strategy for Elderly Women as Street Vendor in Kisaran Timur District Rosramadhana, Rosramadhana; Hutajulu, Afriyeni; Sudirman, Sudirman; Pujiraharjo, Sidarta
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p76-82.2024

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This research reveals the strategies of elderly female street vendors in Kisaran Timur District. The aim of this research is to determine the background, strategies and perceptions of society towards elderly women. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative approach. The informants in this study were six female street vendors who were determined using purposive sampling. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, literature study and documentation. The data analysis technique goes through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and then drawing conclusions. The results obtained from this research indicate that the background of an elderly female street vendor who works to fulfill the daily economy. The strategy used is to build relationships with consumers. The relationship contained in the strategy of elderly women with family elements who become regular customers, builds communication with consumers with the aim of building brotherhood. Public perception of elderly female street vendors, the emergence of feelings of sympathy, as well as positive perceptions of elderly women who work as street vendors. The conclusion from these findings is that elderly women work to survive, a form of struggle for the family, a habit of working hard.
Cultural Studies on Ethnocentrism and Image of Country of Origin in the Context of Purchase Intentions Amal, Bakhrul Khair; Samosir, Sry Lestari; ., Supsoliani
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n2.p113-143.2024

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The objective of this research is to ascertain the influence of consumer ethnocentrism and the perceived image of a country's products on the purchasing intentions of Indonesian consumers with respect to goods originating from China. The conceptual framework of the study was formulated on the premises of ethnocentrism theory, product image perceptions, and the determinants of consumer purchase intent. This research is a qualitative descriptive research using in-depth interviews with 10 informants. The results of the study reveal that consumer ethnocentrism is attached to the purchase of domestic goods with the assumption that the goods are of high quality and have very competitive price competition with foreign goods. In Indonesia, the people already have a stigma that goods originating from China are indeed cheap. The perception of product image plays a significant role in shaping the intention to purchase imported goods from China. Indonesian enterprises have the opportunity to harness consumer ethnocentrism by designing marketing strategies that foreground nationalistic aspects, highlighting the national identity and features of domestically sold products. These strategies can be deployed as overt messages to increase the efficiency of communication or to enhance the positioning of the company's image.  
Adapt or Perish: Women's Resiliency in Tourism Village during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nglanggeran Sushartami, Wiwik; Aji, Khusnul Bayu; Persada, Herlambang Eka
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n2.p144-157.2024

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The growth of tourism villages is a central tenet of Indonesia’s tourism development policy. Nevertheless, based on the number of affected workers, the tourism village is one of the types of Indonesian tourist destinations hardest impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has nearly entirely paralyzed the majority of tourism-related activities in the tourism village of Nglanggeran in Java. However, one unit has remained operational, namely Griya Cokelat, the women-led cocoa processing work unit. This study seeks to examine the situation of female workers in the tourism village during the pandemic, the capacity of women to acquire technology skills to bolster tourism resilience, and the impact of these activities on domestic relationships. The data collection included observing the working conditions of women in the tourism industry during the pandemic, conducting interviews with eleven informants, and examining pertinent literature. As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was discovered that these women have had to learn more keenly how to use technology in order to shift their offline to online sales. Their technological adaptation has helped the tourism village’s resilience efforts.  Women’s ability to use technology—in this example, the Internet—supports the change in gender roles in families.
Navigating Transnational Challenges: The Influence of Social Media on Indonesian Student Migrants in Sweden During the COVID-19 Era Hidayati, Inayah
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p93-102.2024

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This study examines how social media has impacted the decision-making process of Indonesian students in Sweden who are considering migration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the unique circumstances of the pandemic, health and safety have become critical factors in the decision-making processThe research was conducted using quantitative and qualitative methods, which were highly effective in gathering data. A survey was conducted with 33 participants, who were selected using accidental sampling. In addition, open interviews were conducted with 10 participants from different countries, which provided valuable insights into the subject matter. Data was collected through online questionnaires and interviews across multiple social media platforms. Although there were some potential limitations in data quality and participant engagement, the methods utilized in this study were highly effective and produced reliable results. The study found that social media was vital in helping Indonesian students make informed migration decisions and obtain information about the pandemic. In particular, social media facilitates knowledge sharing and communication with friends and colleagues. However, the pandemic created temporary obstacles for migrants considering returning to Indonesia due to safety and health concerns.
Etiology of Disease and Traditional Medicine in the Minangkabau Ethnic Cosmology System Syahrizal, Syahrizal; Mitra, Robi
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p103-109.2024

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Traditional medicine still has an important role in overcoming health problems in some Indonesian people, especially in people who live far from the reach of modern medical health services, such as Nagari Maek, Regency 50 Kota of West Sumatra Province. The relationship between the etiology of disease and the use of traditional medicinal herbs and plants by battra (people who heal) in the Minangkabau tribe needs to be explained. This research examines the etiology of disease related to disease symptoms, causes, concepts of health and disease, as well as physical treatment of sick people. This research was conducted in the Nagari Maek community, Regency 50 Kota with 5 informants, 10 of whom were patients or had been patients. The research uses ethnographic type qualitative methods, namely observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that the diseases that occur in the Nagari Maek community are caused by personalistic causes (diseases caused by the supernatural through shamans who aim to cause disease) and naturalistic causes (diseases caused by food, unclean environments, conditions in a person's body such as blood clogged, blood not flowing smoothly and so on). Diseases caused by personalism, in general, battra perform external treatment by soaking the concoction and sprinkling it on the patient's body, distributing the air concoction throughout the sick person's body and emitting smoke from the concoction into the patient's body. Meanwhile, diseases caused by naturalistic causes are treated by using concoctions that have been made to be drunk or eaten by the patient being treated.
Institutional Transformation from Myth to Modern Action: Collaborative Efforts in Preserving Lengkong Lake, Indonesia Wargadinata, Ella Lesmanawaty
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p110-117.2024

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Irrational beliefs such as myths, legends, and taboos play a role in protected area conservation or biodiversity; however, those remain unanswered in their conceptualization and practices. This research aims to reveal how a myth as an ancient institution evolves into a modern institution accepted by today's generation. It uses institutional transformation as an essential guide to reveal the linear transformation from old legend as a traditional institution into a modern multi-actor collaboration—data collection through observation, interviews with purposive informants, and support by secondary data. The result shows that the current Lake conservation covers long run long-institutional evolution: from the legend of the Zamzam water as the starting point, the legalization of the site as a natural conservation area, the strong kinship bond among local peoples, the metamorphosis of myth into public cultural events; to modern Collaborative action on religious tourism management of who, what, and when benefit and responsibility from different actors are shared. The institutional transformation has become a focal point over modernization that is intertwined and plays a significant role in the Lengkong Lake conservation.