Peran Identifikasi Tokoh Wayang dalam Pembentukan Identitas Diri

One of the tasks of human development is to discover its identity. There are many ways a person can find that identity. One of them is through the identification of the idol figure. This study aims to understand the process of identity formation through the identification of shadow puppet figures in...

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Main Authors: Antonius Handoko, Subandi
Format: Article
Language:Indonesian
Published: Universitas Gadjah Mada 2017-08-01
Series:Jurnal Psikologi
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Online Access:https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/jpsi/article/view/22793/17393
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Summary:One of the tasks of human development is to discover its identity. There are many ways a person can find that identity. One of them is through the identification of the idol figure. This study aims to understand the process of identity formation through the identification of shadow puppet figures in the context of Javanese culture. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to understand the process retrospectively. Three main participants were involved in the study. The process of collecting data was done through in-depth interview methods to both the main participants and their significant others. FGD (focused group discussion) is also conducted to explore participants' understanding of their process of identity formation. Data analysis was done by phenomenological method. This study found three main themes, namely interested in shadow puppet figures, matching self-image with puppet characters, and the use of feeling as a bridge between self and the puppet. This study concluded that shadow puppets can be used as a means to find identity among their fans
ISSN:2460-867X
0215-8884