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Simultaneously, the ABG culture is a battleground for identity formation in the digital age. Indonesia’s youth are among the world’s most active social media users, and this connectivity has birthed a dynamic, hybrid youth culture. On one hand, ABGs are creating positive spaces for creativity, online activism, and niche communities—from K-pop fandoms ( ARMY and others) to environmental awareness groups. On the other hand, this digital immersion has exacerbated issues of consumerism, short attention spans, and the erosion of local nuances. Many ABGs code-switch effortlessly between formal Indonesian, regional slang like Javanese or Betawi, and English internet memes, reflecting a globalized identity. Yet, there is growing concern that this digital fluency comes at the cost of deep literacy and face-to-face empathy. The anonymity of the internet has also fueled a wave of cyberbullying and the rapid spread of hoaxes, testing the moral framework of a generation still developing its ethical compass.

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