PERAN MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP PERILAKU BERAGAMA DAN KEBANGSAAN MAHASISWA

Abstract

Social media has become an essential element of existence, including for students, and it influences many facets of human life. This study looks at how social media influences students’ religious and nationalistic behavior. A qualitative technique was used to collect data from students in the Even Semester of Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif. The survey method was used to collect information about religious behavior, nationalism, and social media usage. Active usage of social media is typically related with increased participation in religious and national activities. However, it was shown that excessive usage of social media might have negative consequences, such as limiting time allotted for direct religious activities or moving focus to national activities in a smaller virtual realm. This research broadens our understanding of how social media influences students' identity and conduct in the context of religion and nationalism. The findings of this study emphasize the need of taking a balanced approach to social media usage, highlighting the need for a broader strategy in educating students