Labeling and Identity Construction in Teenagers

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10.2991/978-2-38476-313-9_37How to use a DOI?

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Labeling; Identity Construction; Santris; MBI AU

Abstract

Labeling is particular term used to refer someone to particular references or meaning. It is part of identity construction as by giving and accepting label, people are putting themselves on categories. Labeling is quite common used by people, especially those of teenagers. This study is designed to reveal the form and function of labeling used by santris of MBI AU Mojokerto as the markers of their identity construction. The subjects of the study are 152 santris MBI AU grade XI and XII both males and females. Data is collected from their chat in their whats-app groups, their public communication such during their performance as informal master of ceremony in events, and in their communication books. Sampling is taken purposively based on the purpose of the study, which then analyzed descriptively. The study finds that there are five types of label used by santris; role reference, human nature reference, new nickname, others reference, and label for place. Those label functions in different ways based on the contexts, such as showing their real nature, to distinct themselves form common typicality addressed to them, to make a joke, and to include someone in their community.

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AU  - Dwi Wulandari
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/07
TI  - Labeling and Identity Construction in Teenagers
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Culture and Sustainable Development (ICOCAS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 248
EP  - 254
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-313-9_37
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-313-9_37
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