PERAN WAWASAN NUSANTARA DALAM MENJAGA NASIONALISME GENERASI Z DI ERA GLOBALISASI DAN MEDIA SOSIAL

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Globalization and the rapid development of social media present serious challenges to Generation Z
nationalism in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the role of the Wawasan Nusantara as a
foundation for maintaining and strengthening a sense of nationalism among Generation Z amid the
dominance of social media and the tide of globalization. The method used is a systematic literature
review with a descriptive qualitative approach, conducted through searches in Google Scholar, SINTA,
Portal Garuda, and DOAJ databases covering publications from 2017 to 2025. The study’s findings
indicate that globalization and social media have both positive and negative impacts on Generation Z.
On one hand, these developments open opportunities for young people to express digital nationalism
through patriotic content and social campaigns. However, on the other hand, the unfiltered influx of
foreign culture also has the potential to erode the national identity of the younger generation. Wawasan
Nusantara has proven relevant as a national perspective capable of serving as both a filter and a guide
for Generation Z in facing these challenges. Strengthening nationalism can be achieved through
innovation in civic education, the wise use of social media, the preservation of local culture, and
parental supervision of digital media use. This study emphasizes that the values of Wawasan Nusantara
must not only be understood conceptually but also internalized in the daily lives of Generation Z.
Keywords: Wawasan Nusantara, Nationalism, Generation Z, Globalization, Social Media.