Youthizen Political Literacy: Educating The Generation Z

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the differences in attitudes of young generation in showing their political expression on social media before and after the socialization in community service. The issue is related to the attitude of young generation in using social media as a means of expres-sion. Meanwhile, we realize that the internet can often be misleading with the abundance of in-formation and hoaxes. It requires the user’s ability to choose and filter the correct and useful information. As the generation that dominates social media and the internet, Generation Z is al-so a target of politicians and political issues on the internet. Therefore, political literacy for young generation in the internet is crucial. The data in this research were collected by quantita-tive descriptive methods through surveys before and after the socialization of social media and politics. The survey was conducted on 100 high school students in Semarang City. The results showed that the program for political literacy socialization increased the political literacy of the high school students by providing a positive knowledge regarding politics. The results showed that the program increased the high school students’ political literacy and attitude towards the use of social media for political expression.

Si̇yasi̇ Mani̇pülasyonun Si̇yasi̇ Bi̇gi̇ Salginina Dönüşme Ri̇ski̇: Z Kuşaği İçi̇n Önlemler

“…Furthermore, it is imperative to cultivate the practice of seeking knowledge from multiple sources rather than relying just on a single source, in addition to the aforementioned encouragement. The findings of Lailiyah, Pradhana, and Yuliyanto (2020) illustrate the good outcomes associated with providing education to Generation Z, hence highlighting the possible advantageous consequences of this proposition. Engaging in the act of actively listening to and critically examining diverse viewpoints can contribute to the cultivation of a more well-rounded and impartial outlook.…”

“…Recent studies have examined the topics of Generation Z, social media relationships, social media manipulation, and cyber security using both conceptual and empirical approaches (Alfred and Wong, 2022;Bradshaw and Howard, 2018;Bradshaw et al, 2021;Lailiyah et al, 2020;Tandon et al, 2022). Nevertheless, it is often believed that these studies lack comprehensive data that encompasses the simultaneous examination of various topics at a micro-level.…”

“…Generation Z exhibit a preference for face to face interaction.However, political parties are actively seeking novel avenues for engagement, particularly through the utilization of social media platforms. The study undertaken byLailiyah, Pradhana, and Yuliyanto (2020) aimed to investigate the manner in which Generation Z engages with and assesses political content disseminated through social media platforms. The research was carried out utilizing quantitative methodologies and employing data collection instruments such as surveys.…”

Students’ Construction on Political Space Openness for Generation Z

“…Political socialization can be carried out in the election arena to succeed the election process. It has to be done especially to minimize abstentions (Lailiyah et al, 2020). Political education aims to increase people's knowledge so that they can participate optimally.…”

Sosyal Medyada Si̇yasi̇ Mani̇pülasyon: Poli̇ti̇ka Öneri̇leri̇ Ve Potansi̇yel Tepki̇ler

“…There is a prevailing notion that forthcoming investigations in these domains possess the capacity to center their attention on comparison analysis across various age cohorts, employing qualitative research methodologies that facilitate a comprehensive exploration of the occurrences. Alfred and Wong (2022), Bradshaw and Howard (2018), Bradshaw et al (2020), Lailiyah, Pradhana, andYuliyanto (2020), andTandon, Singh, andTripathi (2022) employed both conceptual and empirical approaches to investigate the interplay between Generation Z and social media, social media manipulation, and cybersecurity. Nevertheless, it is widely believed that these research exhibit a deficiency in comprehensive data richness that integrates these ideas.…”