The Efforts to Improve Quality Mental Health Resilience for Generation Z Affected by Social Media

Rini Fidiyani; Siti Nuzulia; Riyatno Riyatno; Debby Annisa Putri; Sefian Dwi Sukma Wardana

doi:10.47268/aiwadthu.v5i2.2995

Authors

Rini Fidiyani Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9133-1531 (unauthenticated)
Siti Nuzulia Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0649-0413 (unauthenticated)
Riyatno Riyatno Faculty of Telecommunication and Electrical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto, Purwokerto, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8733-2240 (unauthenticated)
Debby Annisa Putri Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4925-1460 (unauthenticated)
Sefian Dwi Sukma Wardana Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5834-1778 (unauthenticated)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47268/aiwadthu.v5i2.2995

Keywords:

Mental Health, Generation Z, Social Media.

Abstract

Introduction: Indonesia, with a population reaching 278.69 million by mid-2023, is among the most densely populated countries in the world. Since the post-COVID-19 era, the number of mental health issues among Generation Z has increased significantly, with 671 reported suicide cases and 5,116 suicide attempts recorded by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in 2020. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need to initiate community service movements targeting the productive age group, particularly Generation Z. One such initiative was carried out at the Institut Teknologi Telekomunikasi Purwokerto, where students primarily focus on the field of information technology.

Purposes of The Devotion: The aim of this community service is to provide outreach and education to students, representing Generation Z, in order to foster quality mental health resilience in the global era.

Method of The Devotion: The method consists of a preliminary survey, site visits, and socialization-education sessions, accompanied by discussions using respondent questionnaires to collect relevant feedback.

Results Main Findings of the Devotion: It is at the heart of a research Social media offers numerous benefits; however, excessive use has a negative impact on psychological well-being, raising concerns about the mental health of Generation Z. Recommended efforts include collaboration with academics, government bodies, and NGOs to implement: a) Education and literacy programs for Generation Z; b) Counseling and advocacy support; c) Self-awareness development to manage social media usage.

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