Komunikasi dan Kehidupan Sosial Masyarakat: Cyber Bullying Sebagai Fenomena Hukum Adat di Abad Teknologi

Communication and Social Life of Society: Cyber Bullying as a Customary Law Phenomenon in the Age of Technology

Abstract

Introduction: With the increasing number of cases of cyber-bullying in various regions in Indonesia, it is time for communication and psychology experts to join forces to understand this phenomenon in depth. Three examples of cases that occurred include the cases of Prita Mulyasari, Florence Sihombing, and the Bekasi city meme. This research looks at the effects or impacts of cyberbullying if it is not 'controlled' or 'under control'.

Methods: The research was carried out using a qualitative descriptive method, where the author observed the news that was developing at the time the event took place, then carried out narrative analysis from Propp to see the story elements in the news about the ongoing event.

Results: From the three cases described in this paper, it can be seen that over time social media users are getting smarter and better at using and sorting out what information is appropriate to write or respond to. However, it cannot be denied that from the number of cases above, it can be seen that in Indonesian society, social media has become a facilitator and tool for living customary law. Where usually people are just spectators and watch from a distance, now, they are also the ones who determine how a case is resolved.

Discussion: By using narrative analysis and Lippmann's and Fidler's theories, this paper attempts to explain the influence of public opinion and mediamorphosis on cases that have recently occurred in Indonesia.