Popularitas Tarot di Mata Mahasiswa FIB (Fakultas Ilmu Budaya) Universitas Gadjah Mada
Mirantika Kamalintan, Dr. Sita Hidayah, S.Ant., M. A.
2024 | Skripsi | ANTROPOLOGI BUDAYA
The practice of tarot in modern times has become a trend capturing the interest of teenagers, especially students, who believe it can provide insights and solutions for past, present, and even future issues. The use of tarot cards varies as they can be used for specific areas such as career, romance, health, and dream interpretation. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of students in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and has gained popularity within the student community. The increasing popularity of tarot supported by technological advancements allows FIB students to explore tarot in various ways. Additionally, the diverse experiences of FIB students contribute to varying perspectives on tarot. This study aims to understand how tarot is perceived among students in the FIB and what their perspectives are regarding tarot. The research uses a qualitative approach involving interviews, active participation, and observation of FIB students as both subjects and informants. The results show that students become acquainted with and form views on tarot based on several factors such as phenomena that have a significant impact on the world, personal experiences, the influence of media, and the social environment.
Kata Kunci : tarot, mahasiswa, popularitas