Contention of Meaning in WhatsApp Cultural Group : A Semantic Cognitive Analysis and Its Impact for The Law

The discourse of interpersonal communication in social media group contains of turn adjacency and simultaneous feedback of communication. Especially in WhatsApp group, the model of communication constructs a discourse by using a certain ideological mode through linguistic features. The communication model in the WhatsApp group involves participants directly, so that it is analyzed through mental and cognition with the semantic aspects that participants use. This study aims to reveal the contention of meaning in WhatsApp group by using cognitive semantic analysis. Cognitive semantic analysis is used to examine social cognition that affects contention of meaning among participants in the group. Contention of meaning in WhatsApp group communication is analyzed in three aspects; (1) the underlying social cognition, (2) the scheme of meaning in the group, and (3) the effects of the interaction scheme. The identification of semantic elements in interpersonal communication is based on microstructure analysis of van Dijk’s model i.e., linguistic features, such as background, coherence, detail, lexicon, pronominal, and graphic elements. Based on the research findings, the dominant aspect of social cognition that underlying participants in WhatsApp group communication are knowledges, attitudes, opinions, and concerns of the group members. The contention scheme of meaning in groups produces a discourse interaction model that tends to overlap and be structured. Effects that arose from the contention of meaning is ideological dominative groups and spread of knowledge on the topic of debate on all members of the group. This study reinforces the necessity of ideological construction through the contention of meaning in cognitive semantic studies and critical discourse especially in computer-mediated discourse analysis

PEMANFAATAN WHATSAPP GRUP SEBAGAI MEDIA KOMUNIKASI DI KALANGAN ORANG TUA MURID

This research is entitled Utilization of WhatsApp Groups as Communication MediaAmong Parents of Students. This research is a qualitative research. This research aims to find outhow the use of WhatsApp groups among parents of students. The subjects in this study consisted ofthe originator of the initial WhatsApp group formation and other group members as well as severalteachers using the Pierre Levy theory of new media as the theoretical basis of the research entitledthe use of WhatsApp gruo as a medium of communication among parents of students. Judging fromthe Whatsapp application, it can make it easier to interact because through this whatsapp groupyou can add more friends, and certainly make it easier for users to get to know each other withinthe scope of SDN 57 Oku Group. Based on the analysis of the research results it can be concludedthat utilization whatsapp group affects the dissemination of learning information at SDN 57 Okuclass 2A whatsapp features are used to disseminate learning information, including group chats,photos, videos, voice messages, and documents. Use of whatsapp groups to communicate betweenhomeroom teachers and parents, suggest information in the form of announcements to distributelesson materia

The Role of Social Media in Developing Online Learning Communities

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of social media in develop-ing learning communities in both formal and informal learning contexts. The study was based on a theoretical framework to examine online learning communities from three levels: individual, interactional and group. This study selected two cases: the first case was a formal learning group that used networked learning via Twitter and WhatsApp within a blended learning environment in an academic module; this for-mal learning group was controlled by the teacher of the module. The second case was an informal learning group that used Twitter and WhatsApp to learn and prac-tise English as a second language; this group was created and informally organised by an active member on Twitter who was interested in teaching and practising Eng-lish. Semi-structured interviews, focus groups and WhatsApp discussion samples were the three main data collection methods of this study. The data were analysed using three procedures. Firstly, a thematic analysis of the interviews was conducted to generate a thematic research map and create a coding scheme for analysing the content of the WhatsApp discussions. Secondly, a social network analysis (SNA) was applied to the WhatsApp group discussions to map out the interactions among group members and select the sample of WhatsApp discussion for the third data analysis procedure. The third procedure was content analysis (CA), which was ap-plied to the WhatsApp conversations that occurred during the selected sample (the three most active and connected weeks). Findings from the SNA and CA were used to triangulate the results of the thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the ex-istence of similar learning needs, interactive communication among members and using appropriate communication tools are the main factors that develop online learning communities on social media. Also, it showed that the main function of us-ing Twitter for learning purposes was to develop the academic and social presence of the students/learners, while the main learning function of using WhatsApp was to provide an instant and open communication environment for online learning com-munity members. However, there were different uses of these applications in formal and informal learning contexts, which were described in the study

Pendekatan kualitatif efektivitas pemanfaatan media sosial whatsapp group pada kelompok pembudidaya Asa Mina Mulia di Kel. Polaman, Kec. Mijen, Kota Semarang.

AbstrakTeknologi informasi dan komunikasi dapat memudahkan kebutuhan, contohnya sosial media. Sosial media dimanfaatkan penyuluh dan pembudidaya untuk konsultasi secara online mengenai permasalahan dilapangan yang membutuhkan tindakan cepat dengan menggunakan aplikasi WhatsApp. Aplikasi ini memudahkan penyuluh untuk membantu responden yang membutuhkan informasi budidaya atau suatu permasalahan yang terjadi di lapangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh keefektivan WhatsApp terhadap permasalahan yang terjadi pada pembudidaya Asa Mina Mulia di Kel. Polaman, Kec. Mijen, Kota Semarang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif, penelitian ilmiah deskriptif dengan menganalisis data secara mendalam berdasarkan permasalahan yang ada sesuai fakta di lapangan. Responden pada penelitian ini sebanyak 7 pembudidaya dan seorang informan. Responden pembudidaya dipilih karena melakukan kegiatan budidaya, masuk dalam WhatsApp Group Asa Mina Mulia dan bersedia menjadi responden. Responden informan dipilih karena seorang penyuluh pembudidaya, masuk di WhatsApp Group Asa Mina Mulia dan bersedia menjadi informan.  Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan wawancara serta direkap dalam bentuk verbatim wawancara dan observasi dengan mengamati responden di WhatsApp Group. Data verbatim dilakukan dengan uji keabsahan data dan analisis. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan pada indikator Performance Expectancy cukup efektif karena WhatsApp Group terkonfirmasi 100% dapat mempermudah dan mempercepat informasi budidaya semua responden. Produktivitas budidaya semua responden meningkat karena pemanfaatan WhatsApp Group. Hasil pada indikator Effort Expectancy terkonfimasi WhatsApp Group 100% memberikan kemudahan berkomunikasi dan kebanyakan semua responden cukup aktif berdiskusi menggunakan WhatsApp Group. Hasil pada indikator Social Influence terkonfirmasi mendapatkan 100% dukungan dari lingkungan sekitar responden seperti keluarga, antar responden dan penyuluh. Hasil pada indikator Facilitating Condition terkonfirmasi 100% dapat menfasilitasi semua responden dalam berdiskusi untuk permasalahan budidaya.Kata kunci: Efektivitas, indikator, responden, sosial media, WhatsApp.AbstrackInformation and communication technology can facilitate needs, for example social media. Social media is used by extension workers and cultivators for online consultation regarding problems in the field that require quick action using the WhatsApp application. This application makes it easier for extension workers to help respondents who need cultivation information or a problem that occurs in the field. This study aims to determine the effect of WhatsApp's effectiveness on the problems that occur in Asa Mina Mulia cultivators in Polaman Village, Mijen District, Semarang City. The research method used is qualitative, descriptive scientific research by analyzing data in depth based on existing problems according to facts in the field. Respondents in this study were 7 cultivators and an informant. Respondents for cultivators were chosen because they carried out cultivation activities, were included in the Asa Mina Mulia WhatsApp Group and were willing to be respondents. The respondent informant was chosen because he is a cultivator instructor, is included in the Asa Mina Mulia WhatsApp Group and is willing to become an informant. Data were collected by interview and recapitulated in the form of verbatim interviews and observations by observing respondents in the WhatsApp Group. Verbatim data was carried out by testing the validity of the data and analysis. The results of research conducted on the Performance Expectancy indicator are quite effective because WhatsApp Group is confirmed to be 100% able to simplify and speed up cultivation information for all respondents. The cultivation productivity of all respondents increased due to the use of WhatsApp Group. The results on the WhatsApp Group confirmed Effort Expectancy indicator provide 100% ease of communication and most of the respondents are quite active in discussing using WhatsApp Group. The results on the Social Influence indicator are confirmed to get 100% support from the environment around the respondent such as family, between respondents and extension workers. The results on the Facilitating Condition indicator confirmed 100% can facilitate all respondents in discussing cultivation issues.Keywords: Effectiveness, indicator, respondent, social media, WhatsApp

Social presence and dynamics of group communication: an analysis of a health professionals WhatsApp group chats

WhatsApp has become a medium of communication with the potential of promoting collaborative environment with peers, patients and general population. Till date, no analysis of professional WhatsApp groups' activities exists in physiotherapy. The official WhatsApp group chats of the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria (ACAPN) was analyzed. A total of 20760 chats were gleaned from July 2020 to June 2021. Videos, audios and emoticons were excluded in the analysis. Administrative permission to conduct was obtained from ACAPN leadership. Two consenting physiotherapists who had never deleted their ACAPN group chats shared and exported all chats to a Gmail. The social presence theory for group communication was used as the framework of analysis. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Descriptive statistics of frequency and percentages were used to summarize data. Based on social presence theory classifications, interactive messages (64.5%) followed by cohesive messages (30%) were predominant. Members used the platform more for expression of emotions affectively (100%), referring explicitly to others' messages interactively (56.6%) and for greetings (phatic and salutation) cohesively (61.8%). Qualitative themes indicate that all three categories of social presence theory communications were present sufficiently with interactive category being the most common, as members used the WhatsApp platform to interact, construct and share knowledge. Group WhatsApp platform is a veritable means of communication and an indicator of level of social presence among Nigerian physiotherapists. Communication among Nigerian physiotherapists is mostly interactive, then cohesive and affective in terms of dynamics

Pendampingan Peningkatan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Kedanyang Kabupaten Gresik

  The implementation of service activities is purely using a remote service model (online social media) which in this case uses Whatsapp Group media and Zoom meetings. This is because at the time of the implementation of the Gresik Regency service activity, the Covid-19 red zone was declared an emergency, so in order to support the reduction in the spread of the virus and the number of ODP in the Gresik Regency area, the service activity was decided to use social media online media. This service aims to provide a form of effort that can be made at the village community level in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic at the economic level by utilizing electronic commerce media. The service partners are representatives of the Kedanyang village apparatus which in this case is represented by the village youth organization and the association of PKK women. service activities were decided to use online social media (Whatsapp), Whatsapp groups were used to facilitate communication between the management study program service team and representatives of the Kedanyang village apparatus, in this case represented by the village youth organization and the association of PKK women. Evaluation is to recap the responses, comments, and suggestions from the Kedanyang Village community who are members of the Whatsapp Group. The results of the online questionnaire that have been collected will be recapitulated, grouped, and economic analysis carried out in order to see the economic vulnerability of the community in Kedanyang Village. Furthermore, at the evaluation stage, they will also recap the results of the discussion in the Whatsapp Group. Based on the results of group discussions on Whatsapp and media zoom meetings, facts and information were obtained that the use of electronic commerce media as a form of increasing economic resilience in the Kedanyang Region is possible. However, it should be noted that the number of activities involving economic improvement on a micro scale such as handicrafts, food processing, beverage processing, and others is still very minimal in Kedanyang village

The Effect of Whatsapp Video-Based Education About Childbirth on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Third Trimester Pregnant Women

Background: One of efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality is childbirth assistance by health workers. In reality in the field the community do not fully trust health workers as childbirth helpers, they prefer traditional birth attendance as childbirth helpers. There is still childbirth assistance by non-health workers (traditional birth attendance), therefore the provision of communication, information and education (CIE) must still be provided in various ways including through social media, one of them is Whatsapp. Health counseling through video media has advantages in terms of providing good visualization to facilitate the process of knowledge absorptionMethods: This study is a Quasy Experimental, it use one-group pretest posttest design. Research took place in the working area of Kalumpang Community Health Center, Ternate city. The study sample included 31 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria. Data analysis using SPSS statistics version 25 with a paired sample t testResults: The results of that study there is an increase in knowledge from pretest to posttest after being given educational intervention through whatsapp video about childbirth, with a p-value  = 0.000. There was an increase in attitude after being given educational intervention through whatsapp video about childbirth (p-value = 0.000).Conclusion: The provision of whatsapp video-based education becomes an alternative and successful in providing health information (preparation for childbirth)

The Analysis of Students Politeness Response on Lecturer Request by Voice Message in WhatsApp Group at Fifth Semester of TBI 2021 IAIN Madura Based on Brown and Levinson Perspective

Language is used for communication to convey one's intention to each other in social interaction. From the language, someone has a different ways to speak with the other people, such as someone speaks with their parent, their friend, their teacher and so on. With a different partner to communicate, people do the different way to speak in every aspect, especially in politeness aspect. In this thesis, the researcher uses the sample of every class of fifth semester of TBI 2021IAIN Madura as a subject. The researcher researches about politeness response by voice message of the subject. The focus of the study is what is the types of politeness used and analyzing how are the politeness used by students of fifth semester of TBI 2021IAIN Madura in response lecturer request by voice message in WhatsApp group based on Brown and Levinson perspective. Then, the objective of this research is to analyze the types of politeness to know the politeness used by students of fifth semester of TBI2021 IAIN Madura in response lecturer request by voice message in Whatsapp group based on Brown and Levinson perspective. The approach of this study is qualitative approach and uses content analysis. The kind of this research is library research. The data is taken from voice message in Whatsapp group. Then, the researcher collects the data through the observation and documentation and analyze the data which use politeness strategy.The result of this research is there are three types of politeness available in the WhatsApp group of fifth semester of TBI 2021 IAIN Madura based on Brown and Levinson perspective. They are positive politeness, negative politeness and off record. While bald on record is not available in this research because the use of bald off record is usually used for close friend and family. The use of sub politeness also known by the utterance that used of fifth semester of TBI 2021 IAIN Madura, such as the use of be incomplete and give hints or clue of off record, assert or presuppose speaker’s knowledge of and concern for hearer’s wants of positive politeness and minimize the size of imposition of negative politeness. Most of students use positive politeness in responding the lecturer

Investigating the use of mobile communication technology in professional development: a connectivist approach

In most universities in Zimbabwe, the educators do not possess professional teaching qualifications. Most educators resist institutional interventions aimed at equipping them with appropriate pedagogical skills due to the rigidity of intervention programmes. The advent of mobile communication technology brought various social media platforms that enhance communication. This study was aimed at investigating the experiences of university educators during the use of WhatsApp Messenger to learn about inquiry-based pedagogy as a professional development course. Nine university educators who had no prior training in pedagogy were purposely selected from three Zimbabwean universities. Semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion were conducted to gather empirical data. The connectivism theoretical framework was used to understand the phenomenon under study. A thematic network analysis was deemed suitable for this study. The findings showed that by learning about inquiry-based pedagogy (IBP) on the WhatsApp Messenger platform, the university educators managed to transform their professional identities as well as improve their pedagogical practices. It may be concluded that WhatsApp Messenger offers a conducive platform for educators’ professional development. It is recommended that universities use WhatsApp Messenger for professional development through online communities of practice