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Model for Strengthening Citizen Journalism through Local Communities in Government
- Author
- Rahmad Rafid, Supriadi, Angelina Jesica Tefa
- Year
- 2025
- Publisher
- WACANA: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi,
- Abstract
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This study develops a model for strengthening citizen journalism through local
communities as a form of public participation in transparent and accountable
governance. The research addresses the increasing public role in disseminating
information amid rapid technological growth, which often lacks structured support
and leads to misinformation. Using a qualitative descriptive case study approach,
data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory
observations, and documentation, then analyzed thematically with triangulation
for validity. The findings indicate that strengthening citizen journalism through
local communities relies on three main pillars: (1) an inclusive and coordinated
community organization, (2) an integrated two-way communication system
between citizens and government (G2C), and (3) local government support through
media literacy training, verification mechanisms, and legal protection. Case studies
of Radio KDS 8 and Community Information Groups (KIM) in Malang demonstrate
that empowered local communities effectively channel public aspirations, verify
information, and serve as communicative bridges between citizens and
government. The proposed model offers a strategic policy framework to promote
participatory governance, enhance digital democracy resilience, and build public
trust. Theoretically and practically, it contributes to improving information
accountability, reducing misinformation, and strengthening citizen engagement in
local governance. - Keywords
- Digital Citizenship
- Tags
- Media regulation
- PGDMIL Course
- C03 – Audiences and Representation
- PGDMIL Block
- C03-B1: Media and Citizenship
- Has Part
- C03-U04: Citizen-Driven Information and Citizen Journalism
- Corpus Status
- Pending Review