ANALISIS KOMUNIKASI DIGITAL PADA AKSI KEKERASAN VERBAL KOMUNITAS MOBILE LEGENDS SQUADS PROJECT TRV DIKOTA BATAM

Abstract

Since the beginning of human civilization, communication has been crucial in exchanging
information among individuals, groups, and nations. Digital communication, such as text
messaging, voice calls, emails, social media, and in-game instant messaging applications like
Mobile Legends, facilitates real-time symbolic interactions across the globe. While providing
benefits, the use of these new media has also led to a decline in societal values and norms,
including the emergence of verbal violence in digital communication, involving demeaning,
insulting, or threatening language directed towards individuals or groups.This research aims to
uncover the issue of verbal violence in digital communication. The study involves the Mobile
Legends Squads Project TRV Community in the City. The researcher employs data collection
techniques such as interviews and observation, and the findings reveal that digital communication
within gaming groups like "Mobile Legends" influences group dynamics and the well-being of its
members. Verbal violence in this game has negative impacts, and the moderators of the "Mobile
Legends" gaming groups play a crucial role in upholding communication ethics and handling
conflicts