The Social Humanism Factor in Digital Empowerment in Indonesia Study on Kampung Blogger, Menowo Village, Central Java : Study on Kampung Blogger, Menowo Village, Central Java

Abstract

The following study examines the social humanism dimension in digital empowerment in the context of society of Indonesia. A research was conducted in two stages, First, qualitatively with interviews and observations, Second, quantitatively for factors testing. Qualitative research with thematic design was conducted with interviews and observations on individuals involved in Kampung Blogger in Menowo Village, Magelang, Central Java. The interviews and observations results gave indicators on social humanism and the usage of digital technology, which were then tested on grade X and XI students of SMAN 1 Magelang. The result of this research suggests the need to look at digital technology usage from the context of society to enable programs which suit the needs of each society in the future. On top of that, the testing of digital empowerment and social humanism factor in the context of Indonesia can serve as a beneficial input in measuring the digital empowerment level in the society.