
Atsuhiko Uchida
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Surveys by the Japanese government show that among all ages, the usage rate of smartphone exceeded 90% in 2019, and the usage rate of LINE, the most popular social media application in Japan, exceeded 90% in 2020 (Institute for Information and Communications Policy; IICP, 2022). Nowadays, social media constitute a part of social [...]
Aries A. Arugay
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Filipinos are considered as one of the most ardent consumers of online content in the world. According to the 2022 report of We are Social, the country has the highest daily average of time spent online in the world (10.5 hours). The same organization also reported that 82.4% of all Filipinos are active [...]
Irendra Radjawali
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Eco Chamber: The “Loe Lagi Loe Lagi (4L)” Phenomenon Indonesia’s political landscape is complex and constantly evolving, with a multitude of active political & pressure groups engaging on a wide range of issues. To fully grasp the political dynamics in the country, particularly the role of the youth in shaping political change, it is essential [...]
Saifuddin Ahmed & Muhammad Masood
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The Problem of Political Disengagement The growth of social media platforms has facilitated political engagement for the citizenry and eased the cost of participation for millions of citizens (Ahmed & Madrid-Morales, 2020; Gil de Zúñiga et al., 2012; 2014). However, many remain politically apathetic and disengage from active participation (Ahmed & Gil-Lopez, 2022; Zhelnina, 2020). Political apathy is a lack [...]