Unveiling Digital Literacy and Novel Patterns of Information Access Among Indonesian Female Millennial Muslims
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This research uncovers unique information patterns and levels of digital skills among female millennial Muslims, despite facing internet access limitations. It emphasizes the importance of digital skills in accessing positive content and avoiding negative content among female millennial Muslims in Islamic boarding schools, considered the digital native generation. Using a descriptive analysis method and ethnographic approach, this study investigates internet and digital media usage patterns and the level of digital literacy among millennial female students at Diniyyah Puteri Indonesia. The primary data for this research is collected through observations and in-depth interviews, while secondary data is obtained through literature review and documentation. The research findings reveal that Muslim millennial women in boarding schools face limited internet and digital media access due to their school's regulations. Consequently, they encounter challenges related to information production, participation, and distribution. Nevertheless, they express that they have adopted a critical approach when interacting with digital media by examining information sources, questioning emotional reactions, and considering various perspectives before making judgments. Their understanding of Islamic teachings regarding defamation and vilification reflects their commitment to promoting peaceful discourse and countering negative content in online media. The level of digital literacy among millennial Muslim women in Islamic boarding schools shows that they are capable of accessing positive content and avoiding negative content despite limited resources. This highlights the importance of digital literacy education in the boarding school curriculum.
Keywords: Digital literacy, female Muslim, millennial, information access, Islamic boarding school.
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