Social media as an effective tool in increasing creativity and innovation among teenagers
Keywords:
Effective, Innovation, Creativity, Social Media, Youth.Abstract
The development of digital technology opens up new opportunities for teenagers to express creativity and create innovation through various uses of social media. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of social media as a tool in increasing adolescent creativity and innovation. The research uses a mix methods method by combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to 180 adolescents who were active users of social media as a sample of the population, as well as interviews with 10 selected cadets of Batches 2, 3 and 4 for data deepening. The sampling technique was carried out purposively to ensure that the cadets of Batches 2, 3 and 4 were active users involved in creative activities on social media. The results showed that 78% of Batch 2, 3 and 4 cadets felt that social media was very helpful for them in finding new creative ideas. The interview revealed that collaboration and access to inspirational content on social media encourage teenagers to innovate, both in the fields of art, technology, and entrepreneurship. In addition, the use of social media positively correlates with an increase in adolescents' confidence and problem-solving skills. It can be concluded that social media is an effective tool in increasing creativity and innovation among adolescents. The implication of this study is the need to use social media wisely and in a targeted manner to support the development of adolescent potential in the digital era.
Keywords: Effective, Innovation, Creativity, Social Media, Youth
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