Umi Anisatul Faizah, Idha Rahayu Ningsih, Asti Candrasasi Catur Putri

Sikap Fujoshi Dewasa Awal terhadap Konten Fiksi Homoromantic pada Grup Chat Penggemar XX

Introduction

Sikap fujoshi dewasa awal terhadap konten fiksi homoromantic pada grup chat penggemar xx. Telusuri sikap Fujoshi dewasa awal terhadap fiksi homoromantic di grup chat penggemar. Pahami pandangan kompleks mereka tentang LGBT, nilai sosial, dan konsumsi konten.

Abstract

The phenomenon of increasing consumption of homoromantic fiction content among early adult women has given rise to the term Fujoshi, which is often directly associated with support for LGBT issues, although such an interpretation does not necessarily reflect individuals’ attitudes in a comprehensive manner. This study is grounded in the need to understand the attitudes of early adult Fujoshi in a more nuanced and non-simplistic way, particularly through the framework of attitude theory encompassing cognitive, affective, and conative dimensions. The research problem focuses on how Fujoshi aged 18-40 interpret, experience, and express their attitudes toward homoromantic fiction content and its relationship to social values and norms in real life. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach using in-depth interviews with three Fujoshi informants who are members of the XX fan chat group. The findings indicate that social media and peer networks play a significant role in the process of becoming a Fujoshi, as well as in shaping relatively intensive and repetitive patterns of content consumption as a form of emotional entertainment. Cognitively, the informants recognize that homoromantic fiction is related to LGBT issues; however, at the affective level, their interest is primarily driven by the uniqueness of the narrative structure and character dynamics rather than by sexual orientation itself. In the conative dimension, most informants do not demonstrate a tendency to support LGBT practices in real life; some even hold conservative views and display critical awareness of the potential negative impacts of their hobby, which they perceive as not fully aligned with prevailing social norms. The study concludes that Fujoshi attitudes are complex, ambivalent, and highly contextual. The novelty of this research lies in revealing a clear differentiation between the consumption of homoromantic fiction as a form of symbolic entertainment and individuals’ value positions toward social reality, which are often normatively conflated in previous assumptions.

Review

The study, "Sikap Fujoshi Dewasa Awal terhadap Konten Fiksi Homoromantic pada Grup Chat Penggemar XX," addresses a timely and sociologically relevant topic concerning the nuanced attitudes of early adult Fujoshi toward homoromantic fiction. By challenging the simplistic assumption that consumption of such content directly equates to support for LGBT issues, the research posits a critical re-evaluation of this phenomenon. The paper's explicit aim to provide a more comprehensive, non-simplistic understanding through a well-defined attitude theory framework is commendable, promising to enrich academic discourse surrounding media consumption, identity, and social values in contemporary Indonesian society. This approach makes a valuable contribution to understanding the complexities of fan culture and its intersections with broader societal norms. Methodologically, the descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth interviews with three informants from a specific fan chat group, allows for rich, contextualized data collection that is appropriate for exploring such intricate attitudes. The application of cognitive, affective, and conative dimensions of attitude theory provides a robust analytical lens, effectively dissecting the multi-faceted nature of Fujoshi engagement. Key findings powerfully illustrate that while informants cognitively recognize the link between homoromantic fiction and LGBT issues, their affective interest is driven by narrative and character dynamics, not sexual orientation itself. Crucially, the study reveals a significant disjunction at the conative level, where most informants do not support LGBT practices in real life, with some even holding conservative views. This finding, highlighting the differentiation between symbolic entertainment consumption and real-world value positions, represents the core novelty and strength of the research. While the study offers profound insights, the very small sample size of three informants, though yielding deep qualitative data, inherently limits the generalizability of the findings to the broader population of "early adult Fujoshi aged 18-40." Future research would benefit significantly from expanding the sample size, potentially incorporating a greater diversity of fan groups and demographic backgrounds, or even employing mixed methods to validate and expand upon these qualitative observations. Further exploration into the *reasons* behind the observed ambivalence and disjunction, particularly how individuals reconcile their content consumption with conservative social values, would also be invaluable. Despite this limitation, the study successfully lays a crucial groundwork for understanding a complex cultural phenomenon, prompting further inquiry into the intricate relationship between media, identity, and social attitudes in the digital age.

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