The dynamics of Carat Indonesia's solidarity in anonymous interactions on X

Nabila Zikri Ramadhanti, Nanik Rahmawati and Nikodemus Niko ()
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Nabila Zikri Ramadhanti: Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
Nanik Rahmawati: Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
Nikodemus Niko: Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji

Priviet Social Sciences Journal, 2025, vol. 5, issue 4, 13-25

Abstract: This study aims to understand how solidarity is formed and maintained among members of the Boy Group Seventeen fan community, Carat Indonesia, on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) despite the anonymity of interactions. It explores the paradox of solidarity emerging without personal identity disclosure, challenging the conventional notion that solidarity is trust-based. Employing a qualitative netnography, purposive sampling was used to recruit six active members for observation and interviews. Findings reveal that anonymity does not hinder trust; instead, members assess each other's track records and interactions to build confidence. Solidarity aligns with Durkheim’s concept of mechanical solidarity, characterized by high collective consciousness, minimal division of labor, and shared interests. Despite conflicts and anonymity, members sustain cohesion through participation in activities such as streaming, voting, and donation campaigns. This study extends Durkheim’s theory to digital contexts, showing how mechanical solidarity operates in contemporary online fan communities.

Keywords: Solidarity; Carat Indonesia; K-Pop; Netnography; Online Community (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L82 Z13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v5i4.353

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