Konsep Diri Pelari Kalcer pada Generasi Z di GOR Tri Lomba Juang Semarang: Studi Interaksionisme Simbolik George Herbert Mead
Abstract
The running phenomenon among Generation Z has evolved from merely a sporting activity into a lifestyle rich in symbolic meanings. The emergence of the term kalcer runner reflects a tendency among individuals to construct their identity and present their self-image through running activities, the use of sports attributes, participation in running communities, and the publication of these activities on social media. This study aims to analyze the self-concept of kalcer runners among Generation Z at Tri Lomba Juang Sports Hall (GOR Tri Lomba Juang) in Semarang and to understand its formation process through the perspective of George Herbert Mead’s Symbolic Interactionism. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Informants were selected purposively, consisting of Generation Z individuals who actively engaged in running activities at GOR Tri Lomba Juang Semarang and participated in running communities as well as social media activities related to running. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the self-concept of kalcer runners is formed through social interactions occurring within running communities and social media environments. Symbols such as running shoes, sportswear, running accessories, distance achievements, and posts about running activities are interpreted as representations of identity, a healthy lifestyle, and social existence. Based on Mead’s perspective, the process of self-concept formation occurs through the elements of mind, self, and society, where individuals interpret symbols, develop an understanding of themselves through the responses of others, and adjust their behavior according to the values and norms prevailing within the running community. This study demonstrates that running activities function not only as a means of maintaining physical health but also as a medium of symbolic communication in the formation of Generation Z’s self-concept.
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