Communication Network of Cyber Prostitution on Twitter in Indonesia

Abstract

Cyber Prostitution activity in Indonesia is likely similar to the practice of conventional prostitution with three main perpetrators, namely prostitutes, pimps, and customers. This study analyzes the relationship between perpetrators in the practice of Cyber Prostitution on Twitter Microblogs from 12 alters accounts. This research focuses on prostitution communication networks through Twitter social media. The structure and patterns of digital network communication make the relationship between communication network actors in the practice of cyber prostitution faster and more efficient. This research uses the Communication Network Analysis method that reveals the communication network of online prostitution actors. The research found more than 700 accounts of prostitutes on Twitter. With computer-mediated communication, they form a strong communication network and work together. The research results show that the communication network formed in the practice of Cyber Prostitution, especially in Twitter takes place with direct and indirect relations. In direct relations between prostitutes, pimps, and clients, there are senders and receivers, there are subjects and objects. In an indirect relation, no sender and receiver, actors (prostitutes, pimps, and clients) share the same role.

Keyword:communication network, cyber-prostitution, Twitter, Indonesia