Instagram as Media Development of Religious Character Education Values among Teenagers

Abstract

Today, Instagram is a popular social media among teenagers. This study aimed to
explain the role of Instagram as a media to develop religious character education values among
teenagers. The research method was descriptive qualitative with a content analysis approach.
The results showed that Instagram as the most social media users in Indonesia, especially the
teenagers to give a strong influence on the development of their character. The Instagram
content is unique and close to its users, making Instagram easy to understand. The substances
that provide religious character values give understanding and motivation for adolescents to
become a better person.