The Phenomenon of “Jam Koma” Among Generation Z Students: A Phenomenological Study of Digital Fatigue in Jakarta

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10.2991/978-94-6239-662-3_22How to use a DOI?

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Phenomenology; Mental health; Jam Koma; Generation Z

Abstract

Generation Z has recently garnered significant public attention, and numerous studies have explored Generation Z from various perspectives, including their performance, attitudes, behavior, and the psychology they experience. This research looks at an interesting phenomenon that occurs in Generation Z in Indonesia, namely “jam koma,” which is defined as a person’s physical and mental condition that suddenly loses focus and has a blank mind while doing activities. This research aims to explore the experiences of Generation Z, particularly in dealing with the phenomenon of “jam koma” during their daily activities. The research subjects were Budi Luhur University students who fit the criteria for being categorized as Generation Z. This type of research is interpretive and qualitative, which seeks to understand the social actions of individuals from their perspective, aiming to comprehend aspects of human activity. The research method uses descriptive phenomenology. The findings of this research are that “jam koma” occurs due to physical and mental fatigue, too much time using social media, lack of rest, and an unbalanced lifestyle. The impacts include decreased ability to work, feelings of guilt, stress, and confusion. To overcome this, informants took steps such as resting, exercising, enjoying leisure time, and improving their lifestyle. The research findings show how important self-awareness and self-regulation are to staying mentally healthy and focused in the fast-paced digital age. It is hoped that this study can serve as an initial basis for further research on the mental health of members of the digital generation.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jiddan Alkasyaaf
AU  - Nawiroh Vera
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/14
TI  - The Phenomenon of “Jam Koma” Among Generation Z Students: A Phenomenological Study of Digital Fatigue in Jakarta
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Cross- Disciplinary Academic Research 2025 - Track 3 Advances in Humanities, Education, Teaching, Learning & Arts (ICAR-T3 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 320
EP  - 332
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-662-3_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-662-3_22
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