Dinamika Pergaulan Sosial dan Implikasinya terhadap Perilaku Kesopanan Remaja di Desa Benteng Paremba

Abstrak

This study aims to understand and describe the dynamics of adolescents’ social interactions and their implications for courteous behavior in Benteng Paremba Village, Lembang District, Pinrang Regency. The phenomenon that underlies this research is the shift in moral and social values among adolescents as a result of social environmental influences and the rapid development of communication technology, particularly social media.

This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive design, seeking to explore deeply the meanings, patterns, and social processes that shape adolescent behavior. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation studies involving adolescents, parents, teachers, and community leaders. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The validity of the data was tested through source and methodological triangulation.

The findings reveal that the social interactions of adolescents in Benteng Paremba Village are dynamic, characterized by the interplay between traditional values and the influence of modernization. Peer-group relations and social media–based interactions significantly shape adolescents’ ways of communicating, behaving, and expressing themselves. Adolescent politeness has undergone a transformation not a complete decline, but an adaptation to modern social contexts. The factors influencing polite behavior include family, peer groups, community environment, schools, and exposure to social media.

These findings support Blumer’s theory of symbolic interactionism, which emphasizes that individual behavior is formed through social interaction and value-based control within the environment. The study recommends a synergistic collaboration between families, schools, and communities in fostering adolescent character and politeness through exemplary behavior, socio-religious activities, and ethical digital literacy.