ETIKA DIGITAL DALAM PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33480/abdimas.v8i4.8294

Keywords:

community service, digital ethics, digital literacy, social media, teenagers

Abstract

The development of digital technology has transformed the way people interact, shifting communication and social activities from offline to online environments. This shift not only influences communication patterns but also shapes new cultures of interaction, particularly among teenagers. In the era of social media, the boundaries between public and private spaces have become increasingly blurred, highlighting the need for ethical awareness and responsibility in digital activities. Responsible social media use involves evaluating information critically, maintaining respectful communication, and using digital platforms positively. Conversely, unethical social media use can lead to various negative consequences, including the spread of misinformation, cyberbullying, reduced social empathy, and declining quality of face-to-face interactions. Therefore, raising awareness of responsible social media use from an early age is essential. This community service program aimed to improve students’ digital literacy and understanding of digital ethics. The program was conducted offline through interactive and communicative sessions involving approximately 81 Grade 10 and Grade 11 students. The program was evaluated using pre-test and post-test questionnaires, and the collected data were analyzed descriptively. The post-test results indicated that an average of 97.72% of participants demonstrated understanding across the five assessed indicators. These findings suggest that the program successfully supported students’ understanding of digital literacy and responsible social media use. The program is expected to encourage students to apply ethical and responsible practices when interacting on social media in their daily lives.

Author Biographies

  • Diah Ayu Candraningrum, Universitas Tarumanagara

    Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi, Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Tarumanagara Jl Letjend. S. Parman No. 1 Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta

  • Carlynda Josephine, Tarumanagara University

    Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi, Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Tarumanagara Jl Letjend. S. Parman No. 1 Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta

  • Keiko Rachelia Sutady, Tarumanagara University

    Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi, Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Tarumanagara Jl Letjend. S. Parman No. 1 Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta

  • Jenica Ancella, Tarumanagara University

    Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi, Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Tarumanagara Jl Letjend. S. Parman No. 1 Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta

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2026-10-30

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“ETIKA DIGITAL DALAM PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL”, abdimas, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 661–670, Oct. 2026, doi: 10.33480/abdimas.v8i4.8294.