Utilizing Twitter As A Media For The Self-Disclosure Teenagers Of Sidoarjo

Abstract

This study aims to find out how the form of twitter as a new medium in self-disclosure carried out by teenagers in Sidoarjo. This study used qualitative research methods. Data collection techniques were carried out to adolescents in Sidoarjo aged between 18-22 years. In addition, social media is considered as an online story book among teenagers in Sidoarjo. when we feel a sense of comfort and have trusted others, that is what causes self-disclosure to occur. Self-disclosure can also be done through social media. they can do this consciously or not if their activities are too open and can be used as public consumption for social media users, especially on Twitter social media. The results of this study use Twitter as a medium for self-disclosure of Sidoarjo teenagers in the form of their hearts, feelings, emotions, and thoughts at that time. it was done to lighten the burden on theirself.