Transformasi Budaya dan Interaksi Sosial dalam Masyarakat Adat: Dampak Masuknya Teknologi Digital

Abstract

This research aims to depict the changes in values and norms within the family structure of the indigenous community of Negeri Hatusua following the introduction of smartphones and the internet. The research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection techniques. Previous studies have indicated that the internet and smartphones can alter values and norms within societies. This study functions as a supporting contribution to prior findings, affirming that a shift in values and norms indeed takes place within the Negeri Hatusua community during this digital era, coinciding with the penetration of smartphones and the internet. Community participants, who previously leaned towards face-to-face communication for interaction and sharing crucial information, are transforming indirect communication patterns. This shift is attributed to the availability of smartphones that facilitate indirect communication. The study provides further insights into social changes within the indigenous community concerning digital technology, focusing on shifts in social interaction and traditional values.

Keywords

• social change
• indigenous society
• cultural transformation
• social interaction
• digital technology