Pengalaman Remaja Pengguna Aktif Twitter dalam Membangun Komunitas Virtual sebagai Ruang Aman (Safe Space) : Penelitian

Nova Lisye Sinaulan; Marssel Michael Sengkey; Avrilie Kapoyos; Jorgen Oliver Kandou; Jonathan Christian Tindas

doi:10.31004/jerkin.v3i4.1215

Authors

Nova Lisye Sinaulan Universitas Negeri Manado
Marssel Michael Sengkey Universitas Negeri Manado
Avrilie Kapoyos Universitas Negeri Manado
Jorgen Oliver Kandou Universitas Negeri Manado
Jonathan Christian Tindas Universitas Negeri Manado

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/jerkin.v3i4.1215

Keywords:

Adolescents, Virtual Community, Safe Space

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences of adolescents who are active Twitter users in building virtual communities as safe spaces. Using a literature review method, this study examines various scholarly sources that discuss adolescent engagement on social media, identity formation, and the dynamics of online communities. The findings indicate that Twitter is used by adolescents not only for social interaction but also as a means of identity exploration and emotional support. The virtual communities formed provide a sense of safety, solidarity, and a space for expression that is often unavailable in offline social environments. However, challenges such as digital toxicity, cyberbullying, and exclusion are also part of the dynamics within these communities. Therefore, a deeper understanding of the role of social media in adolescent life is necessary, along with efforts to strengthen ethical and empathetic digital literacy.

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