The Patterns of Student Scientific Development through Digital Media Consumption in Islamic Boarding Schools

Abstract

This qualitative research explores the evolving role of digital media in the scientific development of students within Central Java Islamic boarding schools. It examines how pesantren navigate the tension between preserving traditional values and embracing social transformations in the digital age. The study focuses on six institutions and involves students, caregivers, administrators, and stakeholders. Data was gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using Miles and Huberman's framework. Findings reveal that students' use of social media, is influenced by social and psychological factors, and it fulfills cognitive, affective, and integrative needs. Platforms like social networks, blogs, YouTube, and e-learning are crucial for their educational journey. This consumption shapes a new adaptive-recreative religious authority, enhancing students' ability to integrate Islamic knowledge with technological advancements. The study underscores the importance of responsible digital media integration in pesantren, urging educational institutions to embrace these tools effectively and ethically for student development.