Islamic Cyberactivism of Gen Z related to Humanitarian Issues on Social Media
Arbaiyah Satriani, Andalusia Neneng Permatasari, Ratri Rizki Kusumalestari, Intan Silviana Sari, Alifia Binaya Sabilla

Universitas Islam Bandung

Abstract

Gen Z and social media are closely intertwined. Gen Z places a significant value on their online presence. Through their social media activism, Gen Z has demonstrated a capacity for civic engagement that suggests they are not as politically disengaged and uninformed as some may suggest. Cyberactivism could be considered the process of using internet-based socialization and communication techniques to create, run and manage any kind of activism. This research focuses on the interaction patterns between information on social media and the theme of Gen Zs Islamic cyberactivism for humanity. By examining the interaction patterns, it is possible to visualize networks, identify key actors or communities, and connect the network patterns found with the observed communication phenomena. The approach taken in this research is social network analysis (SNA), a methodological approach used to analyze and understand social relationships in a network. Additionally, the SNA method is used to understand the structure of relationships between individuals or social units, identify key network members, and optimize communication and collaboration processes. In the context of this research, SNA can be a useful tool for exploring the patterns of interaction between information on social media and the theme of Gen Z humanitarian digital activism.

Keywords: cyberactivism, gen Z, humanitarian issues, social media

Topic: Media, Journalism, and Information