THE INTERNET USAGE AS A MEDIUM OF INFORMATION BY COLLEGE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITAS PEMBANGUNAN NASIONAL “VETERAN” JAKARTA

Abstract

Internet-based technology continues to evolve over time. In fact, some people are now getting more information through the internet. Many benefits comes from the internet, such as medium of communication, entertainment purposes, looking for friends, and source of information. This study aims to determine the use of the Internet as a medium of information by students UPN "Veteran" Jakarta. The method used in this study is a quantitative with descriptive analysis. The population in this study is UPN "Veteran" Jakarta students. Sample collecting method is Slovin formula, while the sample technique is strata proportional. The theory used in this research is using and gratification. The results in this study indicate that the internet provided by UPN "Veteran" Jakarta is mostly used by students to meet affective and cognitive needs, social integration, fantasizing, and personal integration.  Keywords: Internet, Uses And Gratification, Information Needs