To view ABGs only through problems is incomplete. This generation has also pioneered new forms of social solidarity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ABG-led mutual aid networks distributed food and medicine using Instagram story broadcasts. They have revived gotong royong in a digital format—fundraising for natural disaster victims via crowdfunding platforms. Moreover, ABGs are at the forefront of Indonesia’s environmental movement, from Greta-style school strikes against air pollution in Jakarta to anti-plastic campaigns in Bali. Their digital nativity allows them to bypass traditional media gatekeepers and organize rapidly.
This paper could provide an overview of the social issues facing adolescents in Indonesia, including poverty, education, and health outcomes. It could discuss the implications of these issues for adolescent well-being and development, as well as potential solutions and interventions.
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