Published: 2026-04-01

Persepsi Gen Z terhadap Pesan Kesehatan Mental di Media Sosial: Analisis Deskriptif atas Fenomena Self-diagnose di Kalangan Generasi Z

DOI: 10.35870/jtik.v10i2.5832

Muhammad Javier Ramadhan Nahari, Sumardjijati Sumardjijati
  • Muhammad Javier Ramadhan Nahari: Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur
  • Sumardjijati Sumardjijati: Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur
No Cover Available

Downloads

Article Metrics
Share:

Abstract

This study aims to understand how Generation Z perceives mental health messages on social media and how these perceptions relate to self-diagnosis tendencies. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research involved seven active users of TikTok and X who had previously self-diagnosed after engaging with mental health-related content. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and content observation, then analyzed using the Miles, Huberman model. The findings reveal that mental health messages are interpreted emotionally and contextually, shaped more by personal experience than professional knowledge. The novelty of this study lies in integrating social perception theory to explain how Gen Z constructs meaning from digital messages while highlighting the mediating role of media literacy in self-diagnosis. The results contribute theoretically to digital health communication studies and offer a foundation for designing empathetic and evidence-based communication strategies on social media platforms.

Keywords

Gen Z ; Mental Health Messages ; Perception ; Social Media ; Self-Diagnose

Peer Review Process

This article has undergone a double-blind peer review process to ensure quality and impartiality.

Indexing Information

Discover where this journal is indexed at our indexing page to understand its reach and credibility.

Open Science Badges

This journal supports transparency in research and encourages authors to meet criteria for Open Science Badges by sharing data, materials, or preregistered studies.

How to Cite

Nahari, M. J. R., & Sumardjijati, S. (2026). Persepsi Gen Z terhadap Pesan Kesehatan Mental di Media Sosial: Analisis Deskriptif atas Fenomena Self-diagnose di Kalangan Generasi Z. Jurnal JTIK (Jurnal Teknologi Informasi Dan Komunikasi), 10(2), 785-791. https://doi.org/10.35870/jtik.v10i2.5832
Article Information

This article has been peer-reviewed and published in the Jurnal JTIK (Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi). The content is available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

  • Issue: Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026)

  • Section: Computer & Communication Science

  • Published: %750 %e, %2026

AI Research Hub

This article is indexed and available through various AI-powered research tools and citation platforms. Our AI Research Hub ensures that scholarly work is discoverable, accessible, and easily integrated into the global research ecosystem. By leveraging artificial intelligence for indexing, recommendation, and citation analysis, we enhance the visibility and impact of published research.

Semantic Scholar Scite Dimensions Connected Papers
Scholarly Connection Platforms
Dimensions Dimensions Connected Papers Connected Papers Scite Scite Google Scholar Google Scholar Semantic Scholar Semantic Scholar Garuda Garuda Scilit Scilit Crossref Crossref BASE BASE Zenodo Zenodo Unpaywall Unpaywall OpenCitations OpenCitations
Author Biographies
Muhammad Javier Ramadhan Nahari
Google Scholar ResearchGate ORCID

Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial, Budaya, dan Politik, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Kota Surabaya, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Sumardjijati Sumardjijati
Google Scholar ResearchGate ORCID

Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial, Budaya, dan Politik, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Kota Surabaya, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

References
  • Anderson, M. (2022). Digital wellbeing and social media culture. Journal of Youth Communication, 9(3), 120–134.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Creswell, J. W. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (4th ed.). SAGE Publications.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Febriana, E., & Amalia, U. (2024). Dampak Konten Bertema Psikologi dalam Media Sosial TikTok Terhadap Fenomena Self Diagnose pada Generasi Z. Lencana: Jurnal Inovasi Ilmu Pendidikan, 2(4), 239-250. https://doi.org/10.55606/lencana.v2i4.4063.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Mahardika, D., & Sugara, M. (2025). Algoritma media sosial dan pembentukan persepsi pengguna Gen Z di ruang digital. Jurnal Komunikasi dan Media Sosial, 7(1), 22–35.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Maulana, A. E., & Ekawati, S. (2025). Eksplorasi Psikologis Pengguna TikTok Pada Generasi Zoomer: Tinjauan Literatur Tentang Motivasi, Prilaku, dan Dampak Psikologis. Economics and Digital Business Review, 6(2), 1235-1244.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • McQuail, D. (2010). McQuail’s mass communication theory (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldaña, J. (2014). Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Potter, W. J. (2016). Media literacy (8th ed.). SAGE Publications.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Putri, F. Z. (2023). Representasi Kesehatan Mental (Mental Health) Gen Z dalam Film Serial Euphoria (2019): Analisis Semiotika Roland Barthes (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Islam Indonesia).
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Qiong, O. U. (2017). A brief introduction to perception. Studies in Literature and Language, 15(4), 18–28.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Rahmawati, S. (2022). Literasi media digital dalam pemahaman kesehatan mental Gen Z. Jurnal Komunikasi Indonesia, 14(2), 87–98.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Rakhmat, J. (2018). Psikologi komunikasi (Edisi revisi). Remaja Rosdakarya.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Sabilla, R. (2023). Persepsi Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi UII terhadap Isu Kesehatan Mental dalam Film Penyalin Cahaya (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Islam Indonesia).
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Sadida, S. (2021). Perancangan Informasi Fenomena Self-Diagnosis Kesehatan Mental Remaja Generasi Z Di Media Sosial Melalui Media Buku Ilustrasi (Doctoral dissertation, Univeristas Komputer Indonesia).
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Saoqillah, A. (2022). Peranan Komunikasi Intrapersonal Dalam Proses Pembentukan Konsep Diri Mahasiswa Kpi Iuqi. At-Tawasul, 1(2), 83-92. https://doi.org/10.51192/ja.v1i2.210.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Saputra, D. R., & Justito, A. (2018). Pentingnya literasi media di era digital bagi remaja. Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Universitas Padjadjaran, 1(2), 134–140.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
  • Suhaimi, M. R. S., Junaedi, P. P., Wijaya, D. M. R., Septiana, R. D., Prasetio, K. R., Amelia, G. C., ... & Santosa, A. R. (2024). Dinamika Riset Sosial: Isu dalam Ruang Digital, Nasional dan Internasional. EDU PUBLISHER.
    Google Scholar Scite Semantic Scholar Scilit Crossref Connected Papers
License & Copyright
Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

1. Copyright Retention and Open Access License

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal non-exclusive right of first publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

This license allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

2. Rights Granted Under CC BY 4.0

Under this license, readers are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use
  • No additional restrictions — the licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as license terms are followed

3. Attribution Requirements

All uses must include:

  • Proper citation of the original work
  • Link to the Creative Commons license
  • Indication if changes were made to the original work
  • No suggestion that the licensor endorses the user or their use

4. Additional Distribution Rights

Authors may:

  • Deposit the published version in institutional repositories
  • Share through academic social networks
  • Include in books, monographs, or other publications
  • Post on personal or institutional websites

Requirement: All additional distributions must maintain the CC BY 4.0 license and proper attribution.

5. Self-Archiving and Pre-Print Sharing

Authors are encouraged to:

  • Share pre-prints and post-prints online
  • Deposit in subject-specific repositories (e.g., arXiv, bioRxiv)
  • Engage in scholarly communication throughout the publication process

6. Open Access Commitment

This journal provides immediate open access to all content, supporting the global exchange of knowledge without financial, legal, or technical barriers.

Downloads

Similar Articles

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.

Most read articles by the same author(s)