KONSTRUKSI MAKNA PATH SEBAGAI MEDIA KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL DALAM DUNIA SOSIAL VIRTUAL DI KALANGAN MAHASISWA
Abstract: The development of
the Internet gave rise to a social networking site that Path now comes into a
new social network that is loved by many people, including students. The use of
social networking Path as a virtual communication media raises various meanings
associated with students why they chose to use the Path as a social network
that is privacy. This study aims to determine the motive, meaning features
Path, meaning non-verbal symbols emoticons and the meaning of friendship on the
user experience among students in communication science of university of Riau.
This research method is a method of qualitative research with
phenomenological approach. Informants in this study were 10 students of
communication science, University of Riau who as active users of social
networking Path selected using purposive technique. Data was collected through
observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis technique includes
data reduction, data presentation and conclusion and verification.
The results indicate that the motive for using the Path as a virtual
communication media among students consists of a Because motive namely are
trend, follow and unique, while in order to motive are information and privacy.
Making of features Path as media of communications among the students consists
of Path as media for the exchange of information, Path as a medium to express
feelings, Path as entertainment media, Path as a medium for chatting, and Path
as a medium to express themselves. Meaning of emoticons in Path as a symbol of
nonverbal interaction of virtual communication media among the students to
describe the expression of sad, happy, and surprised. Meaning of friendship in
Path as a virtual communication medium among the students that experience a
positive relationship to expand friendship
network without having to meet person directly, creating a community of
like Path Group and communication science students can obtain information from
the friendship that exist in Path, whereas negative friendship experiences such
termination of friendships may occur as a result of the perceived discomfort
and less comfortable with notice if there are other users who view his personal
profile.
Penulis: Sofiyyah, Nova Yohana
Kode Jurnal: jpkomunikasidd150187
