Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society

Issuance of Crowd Permit for Hajatan Activities in Gresik Regency

Yudhis Wahyu Ramadhan, Rifqi Ridlo Phahlevy — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to determine how the process of applying for a crowd permit for celebration activities that use public facilities in the form of public roads and to find out whether the process of applying for a crowd permit for celebration activities in the Gresik Regency community is in accordance with PP 60 of 2017. This type of research uses normative research with a statute approach. The results of this study state that the process of applying for a crowd permit for activities in Gresik Regency is still in an oral form submitted to the local hamlet head which is not in accordance with PP 60 of 2017, and there is still a legal vacuum in Gresik Regency regarding the delegation of authority for what agency is authorized to issue a recommendation letter for a crowd permit in Gresik Regency.

Miscommunication and Conflict Resolution in Monogamous Relationships

Khaerudin Imawan, Azfa Kautsar Hammami — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Miscommunication is cognitive-affective dissonance that happens during message transaction with potential disturbances of significant meaning transfer and relationship imbalance in relation to romantic associations. For monogamously related individuals, miscommunication is often expressed through relationship conflict which necessitates an efficient conflict resolution strategy to preserve relationship stability as well as relationship quality for a couple. The aim of this research is to examine and clarify (phénomènonlogically) the phenomenon of miscommunication dynamics and importantly, the mediating influence of assertive communication based on conflict resolution technique according to Robert E. Alberti and Michael L. Emmons’ Assertiveness Theory theory outline. Essentially, this research is meant to assess kinds of miscommunication experiences of relations, influence of miscommunication on relationship quality, as well as mediating influence of assertive communication as a link for understanding notions of differences of perspectives according to prior theoretical outline for effective conflict resolution for relations of all kinds. Research method qualifies as phenomenological with application of key participants’ analysis through intensive interviews with respondents. Expected findings for current research are supposed to give significant contribution to truth through technique application of promoting healthier relations with clearer and more meaningful communication through principles of assertive communication according to research outline aims objectives.

Narrative about President Prabowo Subianto on Instagram Account @gerindra (Narrative Network Analysis)

Karina Febriana, Ririt Yuniar — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

There appears to have been a shift in public opinion regarding President Prabowo’s Leadership. This study examines the network of public narratives about President Prabowo formed in the comments section of the official Instagram account @gerindra. With increased public discussion about the performance of the Prabowo-Gibran administration, Instagram has become the main space for the public to express opinions, offer suggestions, and evaluate government policies. This study aims to analyze the public narrative network in the comments section of the @gerindra Instagram account. It uses a post-positivist paradigm with a mixed-methods approach and analyzes three posting periods (November 15, 2023), the election period (February 17, 2024), and one year in office (October 20, 2025). Data were collected using IGcomment.com; dominant narratives were mapped using Voyant Tools; narrative forms were examined using Nvivo; and narrative networks were visualized using Gephi 0.10.1. The results show that public narratives change over time and across political situations, and that key actors construct narrative content in the comment section. These findings indicate that the Instagram comment section @gerindra is the leading platform for the public to build narratives and opinions, as well as evaluate government performance. Further research is expected to discuss the habits of social media users through the actors involved.

The Ecological Crisis and Environmental Ethics in the Novel Api Awan Asap by Korrie Layun Rampan

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to analyze the representation of ecological crises, human relations with nature, as well as environmental ethics and human responsibility towards nature in the novel Api Awan Asap by Korrie Layun Rampan. This research uses a qualitative paradigm with a descriptive-interpretive approach through the hermeneutic method to interpret the deepest meaning behind the literary text. The source of data for this research is the novel Api Awan Asap by Korrie Layun Rampan published by Gramedia Widiasarana Indonesia in 2015. The research data is in the form of words, sentences, and discourses contained in the novel Api Awan Asap which represents the ecological crisis and human responsibility towards nature. The results of the study show that this novel represents an ecological crisis through the depiction of exploitative activities such as deforestation, land burning, and appropriation of customary territories that result in air pollution, land degradation, and ecological disasters. The relationship between humans and nature is depicted through the practice of local wisdom of indigenous peoples who live in harmony with the environment and use nature wisely. The moral principles of the environment and human obligations to nature are manifested through a value system that respects nature, tradition-based forest management, and educational and humanitarian approaches in an effort to prevent environmental damage. From the findings, it can be concluded that literary works function as instruments in building ecological awareness and motivating responsible human actions towards nature conservation.

Analysis of New Media Literacy In Message Reception @Aboutcirebon For Generation Z

Dian Nita Aryani, Farida Nurfalah — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The rapid development of digital technology has changed the way Generation Z obtains information. This study aims to analyze how Generation Z receives messages from the Instagram account @AboutCirebon and how they assess the credibility of the content shared. The study uses a descriptive qualitative method with seven Generation Z informants, who actively follow the @AboutCirebon account, interviewed in depth to collect data, supplemented by observation and content documentation. The results show that Generation Z cognitively relies on visual aspects without comprehensive supervision. The emotional dimension reveals impulsive reactions triggered by pride in local culture and dissatisfaction with public issues. Aesthetic appreciation of visual content is high, while educational value is neglected. Moral awareness of social media interactions is not yet deep, with informants aged between seventeen and twenty-one years old receiving messages simply as entertainment. Generation Z often assesses the credibility of content with quick decisions such as account reputation and local context relevance. However, additional confirmation from other sources is rarely done. New media literacy needs to be strengthened through collaboration between local media, educational institutions, and the government to encourage critical, ethical, and responsible media consumption among Generation Z.