scholarly journals Use of Acronyms and Slang among Adolescents on Social Media

Radiant ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-206
Author(s):  
Ainaiyah Mariyatus Zakiyah ◽  
Yuni Indah Sari ◽  
Domas Sugrahita Harja Susetya

This research is related to the use of acronyms and slang by teenagers in social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In this case, this research on the use of acronyms and slang in social media aims to find out the slang terms used by teenagers on social media and also describes a slang found in social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Then, it describes the meaning  of slang contained in the social media and examples of slang sentences used by teenagers everyday on social media. This research is classified as a qualitative research type because in this research it tries to examine social phenomena in an atmosphere that takes place naturally and naturally. In analyzing the data, the researcher used qualitative methods with reading and documentation techniques. After that, some data can be found in the form of utterances or words that come from interactions between adolescents on social media. The results showed that, there were 25 examples of acronyms and 25 slang terms found by researchers in social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp.

Author(s):  
Muhammad Ghoyyas Royhan ◽  
Dhevin Kawistoro Ngabekti

The development of technology, especially the internet, triggers graphic designers to be more active and creative in their work. Publication of graphic design works through social media and other media, but as a result of that plagiarism is also very rampant because of easy access to see other people's work via the internet. The formulation of the problem to get a solution through research is how to increase the creativity of the creators. Design of visual communication that is useful or beneficial for the general public and how to try to suppress plagiarism in graphic design. Qualitative Research Methods as an approach that focuses on data analysis and data solutions in understanding the social phenomena of graphic design creativity and design plagiarism that occur in society. there is also a way to just use other people's work as a source of inspiration and modify it as creatively as possible.


Koneksi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 338
Author(s):  
Faiz Zulia Maharany ◽  
Ahmad Junaidi

'Nightmare' is the title of a video clip belonging to a singer and singer called Halsey, in which the video clip is explained about the figure of women who struggle against patriarchal culture which has been a barrier wall for women to get their rights, welfare and the equality needed they get. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Data collection techniques are done through documentation, observation and study of literature. Then, analyzed using Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotics technique. The results of this study show the fact that signs, symbols or messages representing feminism in the video, 'Nightmare' clips are presented through scenes that present women's actions in opposing domination over men and sarcastic sentences contained in the lyrics of the song to discuss with patriarchy. Youtube as one of the social media platforms where the 'Nightmare' video clip is uploaded is very effective for mass communication and for conveying the message contained in the video clip to the viewing public.‘Nightmare’ adalah judul video klip milik musisi sekaligus penyanyi yang bernama Halsey, dimana pada Video klipnya tersebut menceritakan tentang figur perempuan-perempuan yang berusaha melawan budaya patriarki yang selama ini telah menjadi dinding penghalang bagi perempuan untuk mendapatkan hak-haknya, keadilan dan kesetaraan yang seharusnya mereka dapatkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui dokumentasi, observasi dan studi kepustakaan. Kemudian, dianalisis menggunakan teknik semiotika milik Charles Sanders Peirce. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat tanda-tanda, simbol atau pesan yang merepresentasikan feminisme di dalam video klip ‘Nightmare’ yang dihadirkan melalui adegan-adegan yang menyajikan aksi perempuan dalam menolak dominasi atas laki-laki dan kalimat-kalimat sarkas yang terkandung dalam lirik lagunya untuk ditujukan kepada patriarki. Youtube sebagai salah satu platform media sosial dimana video klip ‘Nightmare’ diunggah sangat efektif untuk melakukan komunikasi massa dan untuk menyampaikan pesan yang terkandung di dalam video klip tersebut kepada masyarakat yang menonton.


2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohanad Halaweh

The aim of this article is to demonstrate how social media and grounded theory methods can be integrated to constitute a sound research methodology for qualitative researchers. This article conceptualizes three models for using social media for research. Using the observational model, the social media grounded theory (SMGT) methodology was developed. This article provides practical methodological guidance, in a step-by-step approach, to what is referred to as SMGT methodology, which can be applied by researchers. This article provides a unique contribution to qualitative research because no previous research has provided similar conceptual integration and development using social media and grounded theory.


2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Anne Shelton ◽  
Maureen A. Flint

PurposeTranscription is an integral component to qualitative research, and as such, the ways that researchers discuss transcription in the literature matter. Scholarly discussions on the “how” and “why” of transcription not only shape discourse within interview data-based fields; they inform the ways that researchers understand the roles and ramifications of transcribing. This study aims to provide a comprehensive literature review of articles on transcription published in qualitative methods journals over the past 25 years, offering implications for research practice and pedagogy.Design/methodology/approachThe literature review asked: How do qualitative researchers discuss transcription/transcribing? The authors first reviewed how transcription was discussed in the literature in qualitative studies in the social sciences broadly. Based on the findings, the authors then conducted a comprehensive literature review in 14 qualitative methods journals.FindingsThe authors found that overall, authors discussed transcription either as a technical tool or as a complex, researcher-constructed process. Specifically, utilitarian discussions of transcription emphasized transcription accuracy and efficiency, while theoretical discussions of transcription emphasized a continuously analytic and researcher-constructed process.Originality/valueThis study offers a comprehensive overview of the past 25 years of articles published on transcription. The authors conclude with a discussion of articles that bridge the theoretical and utilitarian discussions, as well as considerations for using transcription as a pedagogical tool for teaching qualitative research methods.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sonny Angjaya

The paper analyzes the cultural interaction in mixed marriage of Indian national who live in Jakarta with Indonesian in the more penetrating globalization process in Asia in the 21st century. The research aims to examine the binding of two cultures tied in the knot in the marriage institution, its problem and negotiation. The qualitative methods used here is conducted through questionnaire and direct interview and through the social media. The result of which shows that factors such as cultural difference, respective country rules, and family tie interfere the social interaction in mixed marriage. But, despite the challenges, it is capable to generate negotiation and cultural appropriation of each party to support a multicultural and cosmopolitan marriage.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-54
Author(s):  
Lisa Mardiana ◽  
Anida Fa’zia Zi’ni

AbstrakFenomena  curhat  atau  mencurahkan  masalah  pribadi  sebagai  bentuk pengungkapan diri melalui media sosial semakin marak terjadi. Salah satu media sosial yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat Indonesia adalah akun autobase atau automatic  fanbase Twitter yang bersifat anonim sehingga  menjadi wadah  bagi pengikutnya   untuk   menanyakan   dan   menyampaikan   segala   permasalahan, seperti halnya pada akun @subtanyarl. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui  bentuk  dan  alasan  pengungkapan  diri  pengguna  akun  autobase twitter  @subtanyarl  dengan  menggunakan  analisis  teori  self-disclosure. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif melalui wawancara mendalam dengan 7 orang narasumber yang merupakan pengguna akun tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pengungkapan diri atau self-disclosure yang dilakukan  oleh  pengguna  akun  @subtanyarl  berupa  pengungkapan  diri evaluative yang dilakukan dengan cara mengeskpresikan  rasa emosi, kesedihan dan kegundahan  pemikiran  melalui pesan  tertulis  yang menceritakan  masalah kehidupan  pribadi. Adapun  alasan pengungkapan  diri dalam akun @subtanyarl dilakukan untuk melepaskan beban perasaan agar lega dan nyaman, tanpa kekhawatiran bahaya ekstrem self disclosure berupa penolakan antarpribadi dan sosial, ataupun kesulitan intrapersonal,  karena dilakukan dalam media anonim. Pengungkapan   diri  juga  dilakukan  dengan   harapan  mendapatkan   dukungan moril, jawaban atau sekedar rasa empati dan simpati dari pengguna lainnya. Kata Kunci: Pengungkapan Diri, Twitter, Autobase, Ekspresi AbstractThe phenomenon  of confiding in or confessing personal problems as a form of self-disclosure through social media is increasingly happening. One of the social media used by the Indonesian  people is an anonymous autobase or automatic Twitter fanbase account so that it becomes a place for followers to ask questions and submit all problems, such as the @subtanyarl  account. The purpose of this study was to determine the form and reasons for self-disclosure  of users of the autobase twitter @subtanyarl account using self-disclosure theory analysis. The research was conducted  using qualitative methods through in-depth interviews with 7 informan  who  are users of the account.  The  results  showed  that  self-disclosure by users of the @subtanyarl account was in the form of evaluative self- disclosure by expressing feelings of emotion, sadness and anxiety through written messages that told about personal life problems. The reasons for self-disclosure in the @subtanyarl account are carried out to release the burden of feelings so that  they  are  relieved  and  comfortable,  without  worrying  about  the  extreme dangers  of self-disclosure  in the  form  of  interpersonal  and  social  rejection,  or intrapersonal difficulties, because it is done in anonymous media. Self-disclosure is also carried out in the hope of getting moral support, answers or just a sense of empathy and sympathy from other users. Keywords: Self-Disclosure, Twitter, Autobase, Expression


Author(s):  
Shalin Hai-Jew

There has been little work done on American emigration abroad and even less done on the formal renunciation of American citizenship. This chapter provides an overview of both phenomena in the research literature and then provides some methods for using the extraction of social media data and their visualization as a way of tapping into the public mindsets about these social phenomena. The software tools used include the following: Network Overview, Discovery and Exploration for Excel (NodeXL Basic), NVivo, and Maltego Carbon; the social media platforms used include the following: Wikipedia, YouTube, Twitter, and Flickr.


Author(s):  
Indria Indria

Social media nowadays is able to be a new media phenomenon which close to the Indonesian society, especially for the adolescents and adults. With the social media power as a cyber characteristic frequently produce the phenomena which have been booming for the social media users themselves. In this research, researchers are interested to review the meme phenomena in Instagram as social media. The type of this research is qualitative research. The informants of this research is public employees (PNS) Bappeda Bengkulu Province as Instagram users which regularly active to post memes using meme pictures on their Instagram accounts. Females are considered to be more expressive in front of people. The results of this research showed that there were three motives behind the memes posting activities by Instagram users, which are for entertaining, love, and soul expression. Moreover, in order to interpret the activities of memes posting which have done by Instagram users, researcher figured two main points which are Instagram users feel observed by followers and give the informations for the intagram followers. Therefore, it can be concluded that the meme phenomena is one of the phenomena which the social media users delivering the messages in the new forms by combining the verbal languages with nonverbal communication (expression). Keywords: Meme, Social Media, Instagram


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Doli Witro

A report of the information from non-profit organization, Communication and Broadcasting Technology, namely the Indonesian Telematics Society (Mastel) in 2019, are based on the results of a survey. It is conducted with 34.60% respondents who receive hoax news every day. Not only to ordinary people, but hoaxes also has come to the educated circles. In Islamic shari'ah, all aspects of life are regulated based on the Al-Quran and Sunnah so that it creates benefit for its adherents and cannot be separated in delivering and receiving the news. Speaking through the benefits, it seems that, it has referred to the purpose of Islamic shari'ah, in which the language of religion is called maqashid syari'ah. This paper focuses on the hoax phenomenon on social media using maqashid syari'ah. This paper aims to further examine the maqashid syari'ah as a news filter on the internet. This study employs a qualitative research type of library research. The data obtained from books, journals, and articles related to maqashid syari'ah and hoaxes. After the data were obtained, the data were presented in a descriptive narrative and were analyzed by using analysis techniques, namely data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results show that the five divisions of maqashid syari'ah are able to answer religious previous and contemporary problems of hoaxes. Meanwhile, Maqashid syari'ah can be employed as a filter for every news broadcasted and accepted by the community.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Ulio Ulio ◽  
I Putu Adi Saskara ◽  
I Wayan Yudhasatya Dharma

<p><em>This research is a qualitative research that examines the Social Media Buzzer @Infodenpasar Communication Strategy on Instagram in disseminating information and building public opinion in Denpasar City. This research is very important because in today's digitalization era, the use of information technology is to facilitate the public in all lines of activity and the flow of information dissemination and exchange is very fast which often causes uproar in cyberspace because of the rampant circulation of hoax or fake news, an account is present. @infodenpasar on Instagram as a social media buzzer with 885 thousand followers / followers to become credible and trusted news and information presenter accounts in spreading news and information about Denpasar City. In this study, the focus will be on analyzing three problems, namely: (1) Why do the people of Denpasar City choose social media buzzer @infodenpasar account on Instagram in looking for news and information about the city of Denpasar ?, (2) How is the social media buzzer @infodenpasar communication strategy on Instagram in disseminating information and building public opinion in Denpasar City, (3) What are the implications of social media buzzer @infodenpasar on Instagram in spreading information and building public opinion in Denpasar City?</em></p><p><em>The research method used is a qualitative research method, to achieve the research objectives, relevant and adequate data are required. Researchers as a key instrument, the technique of determining informants using a purposive sampling model, while the data collection techniques used observation, interviews and library studies.</em></p><em>The findings of the study include: Reasons for social media users in choosing the @infodenpasar account as a media in searching for news and information about the city of Denpasar, consumer behavior through several stages of the decision making process, namely information search, alternative evaluation, and purchase decisions The communication strategy used by @infodenpasar is by using redundancy techniques, canalizing techniques, informative techniques, and persuasive techniques. Furthermore, the implications for the communication strategy of the Social Media Buzzer @infodenpasar in disseminating information and building public opinion in the city of Denpasar include: Implications for Community Economic Development, Implications for Easing Access to Education, Implications for Forming Ethics and Decency, and Implications for Safety and Smooth Traffic. </em>


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