Keywords:
nationality
learning
digital platforms
campus life

  • Abstract

    Nationalism in Indonesia in the digital era faces serious challenges that require attention to strengthen the national consciousness of the younger generation. Phenomena on social media, such as the emergence of the hashtag #kaburajadulu, serve as a clear illustration of how certain issues can erode the spirit of nationalism if not responded to appropriately. Deep learning is a relevant educational paradigm for fostering students' nationalistic attitudes. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing students' nationalism through immersive learning in the digital era, focusing on three main determinants: social media use, involvement in student organizations, and interaction with peers. The mixed methods design combines quantitative and qualitative analysis and a sequential explanatory design to obtain a comprehensive understanding. The study was conducted on 182 students in Jakarta, selected using a purposive sampling technique. Quantitative data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to examine relationships among variables. Qualitative data were analyzed using in-depth interviews to enrich the interpretation of the quantitative results. The findings indicate that social media, student organizations, and peer interactions each have a positive and significant influence on students’ nationalistic attitudes in deep learning. Social media plays the strongest role in shaping national values, while organizations and peer interactions reinforce nationalism through real-life engagement. The findings of this study stress the need for deep learning that intentionally integrates national values in higher education. Combining vertical and horizontal approaches can achieve this goal. This method aims to produce graduates who are not only critical thinkers and globally competitive but also have strong character rooted in national identity and values. Learning in higher education goes beyond cognitive achievement. It also plays a strategic role in strengthening students' national awareness and social responsibility.

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Fadli, M. R., Fatonah, K., Afwan, B., Alfian, & Hartati, U. (2026). Determining factors of students’ nationalistic attitudes in deep learning in the digital era. Multidisciplinary Science Journal, 8(8), 2026516. https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2026516
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