Comprehensive Exploration of Factors Influencing the Use of Telegram^s Anonymous Chatt Feature: A Survey-Based Study Khoerunnisa, Lintang Muliawanti
Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang, Magelang, Indonesia
Abstract
In general, telegram is known as an application for exchanging messages. But on the other hand, telegram is also widely used because of bot features such as video and audio downloaders from other platforms, as a movie watching application with the channel feature, and there are also features that are currently busy, namely the anonymous chat feature. This anonymous chat allows users to interact with other users without knowing each other^s name, gender or user goals in using the anonymous chat feature. This research analyzes the other side of telegram as a means of communication which aims to find out how far people access the Anonymous chat feature on the telegram platform using 5 indicators which include information search behavior, seeking entertainment to fill spare time, building and multiplying relationships and connections, online business and also meeting strangers.
This research uses a quantitative approach with the type of data used is primary data. Primary data sources were obtained by distributing questionnaires online. A total of 54 respondents who are users of the Anonymous Chatt feature were sampled in this study. The results of the questionnaire were analyzed using a single analysis with the Anonymous Chatt feature as the object of research. This study involved 54 respondents who are Anonymous Chatt users and found that people who access anonymous chats do not have a specific reason for doing so. Based on the 5 indicators given, it can be seen that there are 52% of respondents who disagree which means that people only access it, not with a planned purpose. This proves that the anonymous chat feature is not so dangerous despite meeting many strangers. Choosing an effective social media is very important to avoid mistakes in using social media. Finding out how the anonymous chatt feature works can prove that anonymous chatt is a feature that is worth using or not.
