The Impact of Social Media on Culinary Consumption Trends Among Young Civil Servants in Major Cities

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Deni Asmayadi

Abstract

This research seeks to explore how social media influences and shapes communication behaviors related to culinary consumption among middle-class individuals, particularly young civil servants in major cities. Culinary trends today are predominantly driven by younger generations who are adept with technology. This study examines how young civil servants utilize social media to influence their own culinary habits as well as those of their families. Importantly, previous research has not specifically addressed the social media consumption behaviors of young civil servants or the potential risks they may encounter as public servants. Adopting a qualitative approach, The author conducted in-depth interviews with 10 young civil servants in one civil servant office in Jakarta. The findings indicate that Instagram serves as a primary resource for culinary information, with users frequently engaging with the "save" and "share" features. Some participants reported feeling a sense of addiction to culinary content, which often resulted in impulse purchases and a fear of missing out (FOMO). Additionally, social media-driven culinary choices are made not only to satisfy hunger but also to fulfill other personal motivations

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Mass Media
Author Biography

Deni Asmayadi, Universitas Airlangga

Seorang Jabatan Fungsional Pengembang Teknologi Pembelajaran di Kementerian Keuangan yang sedang tugas belajar di Universitas Airlangga, dengan sponsor beasiswa dari Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika.

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