Strategi Verifikasi Informasi di Media Sosial Tiktok pada Siswa-Siswi SMA Negeri Majalengka

Abstract

The aim of this research is to find out the strategies used by Majalengka State High School students in verifying information on TikTok social media in order to avoid receiving and spreading false information which can harm many people. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative research method. Researchers conducted interviews and observations on 4 State High School students in Majalengka. The theory used is the information verification theory according to Mike Caulfield, namely The Four Moves, which means four movements to verify the source of information (Stop, Investigate the source, Find better coverage, Track the claim). Based on the research results, the information verification strategy used by students to avoid hoaxes is to first look closely at the account that is spreading the content. Next, see responses from other users in the comments column. Apart from that, compare with other sources or other social media to find the main source. The challenges experienced are laziness and the spread of information very quickly and a lot, making it difficult to verify.