Polarization Politics: An Analysis of Opinion Formation and Conflict Resolution in Elections

Dedi Mulyadi; Leny Megawati; Januar Shendy Pranata; Kayla Andini Putri; Rivaldi Aka Akbar; Salsa Octaviani Suryanto; Ajeng Permana; Zulfiqar Nugraha Hidayat

doi:10.47134/ajplpe.v1i2.46

Authors

Dedi Mulyadi Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University of Cianjur, Indonesia
Leny Megawati Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University of Cianjur, Indonesia
Januar Shendy Pranata Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University of Cianjur, Indonesia
Kayla Andini Putri Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University of Cianjur, Indonesia
Rivaldi Aka Akbar Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University of Cianjur, Indonesia
Salsa Octaviani Suryanto Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University of Cianjur, Indonesia
Ajeng Permana Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University of Cianjur, Indonesia
Zulfiqar Nugraha Hidayat Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University of Cianjur, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47134/ajplpe.v1i2.46

Keywords:

Government, Public, Polarization, Politics, Society

Abstract

This research discusses political polarization, which has become a hot topic of conversation and is increasingly important in the context of today's modern society. The research conducted by the author emphasizes more on the analysis of opinion formation and conflict resolution in elections. This study aims to analyze and identify how political polarization is influential so that it can have an impact on social life and examine a solution to minimize the adverse effects of political polarization that triggers conflict between community groups or between other parties who have different political views from a group. The research method used is a combination research method with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative approach is used to understand individual perceptions and attitudes towards controversial political issues, while the quantitative method is used to analyze survey data that involves broad participation from various layers of society. The 2024 General Election saw a significant decrease in tolerance due to dissent, with social media becoming the main arena for political polarization and smear campaigns. Candidates' vision and mission programs are also a point of political polarization, which can negatively influence public opinion. Political polarization is significant in influencing public opinion, blaming candidates who are not of their choice, and spreading fake news. This phenomenon creates divisions in society and disrupts the democratic process as a whole. Nonetheless, efforts to overcome political polarization can be made through a holistic approach involving political education, social media regulation, and a deep understanding of socio-political dynamics. Such measures are expected to strengthen democratic values and diversity in Indonesian society.

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