Analisis Strategi Pemerintah dalam Membangun Pola Interaksi Digital yang Sehat Guna Mengatasi Fenomena FOMO di Media Sosial

Abstract

This study aims to assess the approach taken by the Indonesian government in fostering positive digital interactions to address the phenomenon of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) on social media platforms. The research employs a qualitative methodology by examining various sources, including academic articles, books, institutional reports, and relevant policy documents. The analysis was conducted using the policy implementation framework proposed by George C. Edwards III, which encompasses communicative aspects, resources, dispositions, and bureaucratic structures. The results of this study indicate that the government has implemented several initiatives through digital literacy programs, regulatory improvements in the digital space, and outreach efforts promoting responsible social media use. However, the implementation of these policies still faces various challenges, including a lack of attention to issues of digital mental health and FOMO in digital literacy programs, resource constraints, and suboptimal inter-sectoral coordination. This study also found that FOMO is influenced not only by individual factors but also by social media features that encourage constant connection and the pursuit of social validation. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance digital literacy integrated with education on digital mental health and the application of digital well-being principles to ensure that digital interactions become healthier, more balanced, and sustainable.