Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: In this 4.0 industry era, the Gen-Z has a very strong dependence on advances in technology and information. The rapid flow of information that dominates social media is an unavoidable part. This condition requires them to have life skills, especially the literacy skill on social media. This study aimed to measure the understanding and application of literacy in social media, especially for Polimarin students. This research used descriptive quantitative method. The objects of the study were the students from the nautical, engineering and marine transportation study programs. The number of samples was determined using a purposive random sampling technique. Data was obtained by distributing questionnaires via WhatsApp messages. The questionnaire used a Likert scale and consisted of three components. The results of this study stated that the A component for measuring the ability to read on social media got a positive index value with a percentage of 95%, while the literacy index on social media on the ability to generate ideas and writing was 82%, and the literacy index on social media on the ability to understand and selecting information was 98%
Authors: Fajar Sari Kurniawan, Dhesi Wulan Sari, Alimatussa'diyah Alimatussa'diyah, Purwanto Purwanto
Institution: Politeknik Maritim Negeri Indonesia
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4320719166