Constructing Political Reality: Media Framing and Public Perceptions of the 17+8 Protest Movement in Indonesia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55927/ijsmr.v4i6.86Keywords:
Media Framing, Framing Effect, Public Perception, Political Communication, Digital Media.Abstract
This study examines how media framing influences public perceptions of the 17+8 Protest Movement in Indonesia through a comparative analysis of Kompas.com and Detik.com. This study using a qualitative approach, and analyzes news articles published between August and September 2025 based on Entman's framing model, which includes problem definition, causal interpretation, moral evaluation, and response recommendations. Audience responses in digital spaces are also examined to explore the effect of framing on public perceptions. The findings in this study shows that Kompas.com predominantly framed the movement as a democratic expression of citizen participation, accountability, and social justice, while Detik.com emphasized public order, security, and social stability. These contrasting frames resulted in different interpretations of the same political event and were reflected in audience responses. The study concludes that media framing significantly shapes public understanding of political protests, while audience interpretations in digital spaces play a crucial role in constructing and negotiating political meaning.
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