Pathological Romantic Jealousy in the Instagram Era: A Phenomenological Exploration Tiara Rabiah Aulia, Yunita Sari, Najmi Muflih Siregar
Universitas Islam Bandung
Abstract
Romantic jealousy can lead to significant harm if the ability to control it is lost. This issue has escalated with the increasingly advanced features of Instagram. Therefore, this study focuses on the type of pathological jealousy. The research aims to explore the dynamics of romantic jealousy influenced by Instagram. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. Data was collected through in depth interviews and documentation of experiences related to romantic jealousy triggered by Instagram. The analysis technique applied was Descriptive Phenomenological Analysis. The findings reveal that the dynamics of romantic jealousy due to Instagram follow a nearly identical pattern, often beginning with a troubled family background and being intensified by Instagram^s increasingly sophisticated features, which affect relationships. Both internal and external factors contribute to the behavior of romantic jealousy. Among the Instagram features, the tracking activities feature was found to be the most influential in sparking romantic jealousy among the three participants.
