Types of applications and motives for using social media among college students

Muhammad Anshar Akil; Andi Faridah Arsal

Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar Proceedings, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Social and Islamic Studies (ICSIS) 2023

Muhammad Anshar Akil, Andi Faridah Arsal

Last modified: 2023-06-03

Abstract

Social media is a digital application for socializing in cyberspace. This study discusses thetypes of applications and motives for using social media among students at FDK UINAlauddin and the Department of Biology FMIPA UNM. This study uses a qualitativeapproach, a type of phenomenological research, and a scientific approach namely socialmedia and attribution theory. The results showed that the five social media applications mostused by students were: (1) WhatsApp, (2) Youtube, (3) Instagram, (4) Facebook, and (5)Twitter. While the motives for using social media are: (1) communication motives, (2)learning, (3) seeking information, (4) da’wah / preaching, (5) entertainment, (6) shopping and(7) sharing interesting moments. In using social media, students need to avoid negativemessages, selectively receive useful information, and improve communication skillsaccording to Islamic values.

Keywords

Social media; communication

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