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Journal Akademika : Jurnal Pemikiran IslamAkademika : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam Abstract

The existence of social demands and ideal images that must be maintained on their main Instagram accounts limits students interactions. To express their more honest personal sides, many students choose to create second Instagram accounts as a space for freer and more authentic expression. This study aims to understand how PAI UIN Palangka Raya students use their second Instagram accounts as a means of self-expression and personal spirituality. Using a mixed method with a Sequential Explanatory design, data were collected through questionnaires (Google Form) and in-depth interviews, then analyzed using SPSS 27. The research findings show that the use of Instagram second accounts and the level of self-expression of PAI students are in the moderate category, with an average of 36.75 and 35.50, respectively. Regression analysis shows a positive and significant effect of the second account on self-expression (B = 0.585; p = 0.000), meaning that the more active students in using their second account, the higher their self-expression on social media. Behind this data, it turns out that Instagram is not only a means of social communication, but also a space for reflection in line with urban Sufism values to integrate modern life with spiritual practices. Students post spiritual reflections, prayers, and feelings that cannot be displayed on their main accounts. These findings have implications for educational institutions, particularly Islamic Education Study Programs, to take advantage of this phenomenon as an opportunity to encourage students to express religious and humanitarian values creatively on social media, while maintaining academic ethics and norms.

Conclusion

The study demonstrates that second Instagram accounts serve as significant spaces for self-expression and spirituality among Islamic Education students at UIN Palangka Raya.Quantitative analysis reveals a positive and significant correlation between the use of second accounts and self-expression levels.Qualitative findings confirm that these accounts provide a safe and private platform for sharing reflective and spiritual content, aligning with the practices of urban Sufism.Therefore, second Instagram accounts contribute to understanding the dynamics of digital identity and social media behavior among young Muslims.

Future Research

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak penggunaan second account Instagram terhadap perkembangan spiritualitas mahasiswa secara lebih mendalam, termasuk bagaimana praktik digital ini memengaruhi pemahaman dan pengamalan nilai-nilai Sufi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Selain itu, studi komparatif dapat dilakukan dengan melibatkan mahasiswa dari berbagai latar belakang agama dan budaya untuk memahami perbedaan dan persamaan dalam penggunaan second account sebagai ruang ekspresi diri dan spiritualitas. Terakhir, penelitian perlu menginvestigasi peran institusi pendidikan dalam membimbing mahasiswa untuk memanfaatkan media sosial secara bijak dan bertanggung jawab, serta mengembangkan kurikulum yang mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai agama dan etika dalam penggunaan teknologi digital, sehingga mahasiswa dapat mengembangkan identitas digital yang positif dan konstruktif.

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