Peran Imajinasi Sosiologis dalam Tindakan Sosial Literasi Digital Kritis Mahasiswa Menghadapi Disinformasi Media Sosial
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https://doi.org/10.31958/istinarah.v8i1.16807Keywords:
Sociological Imagination,, Social Action,, Critical Digital Literacy,, Disinformation,, Social MediaAbstract
This study aims to analyze the role of sociological imagination in shaping students ' social actions in the face of disinformation on social media through critical digital literacy. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. The Data were collected through in-depth interviews with six students of the Sociology Education Study Program Class 2023 of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University who were selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis was conducted using interactive models through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion, then interpreted using Max Weber's theory of social action and the concept of sociological imagination Peter L. Berger. The results showed that students' critical digital literacy develops through three main stages, namely exposure to disinformation, reflection and verification processes, and the formation of critical social actions. Students will not only be able to verify, but also be able to understand the social context behind the content received and build critical discussions in academic and social environments. These findings confirm that critical digital literacy is not just a technical skill, but rather a social process that involves reflection, structural awareness, and collective responsibility in dealing with the flow of disinformation in the digital age.
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