Peran Konseling Multibudaya Untuk Menguatkan Sikap Toleransi Dalam Menanggulangi Ujaran Kebencian Online Pada Remaja

Abstract

The fast development of digital technology has changed how teenagers interact

and made them more vulnerable to negative effects, such as the spread of hate

content online. This issue is shown by the increasing number of content

containing SARA (Suku, Agama, Ras, Antarbangsa) that the government has

handled in recent years. Hate speech is a form of provocative or insulting

communication that can cause serious psychological impacts, including trauma

and emotional problems for those who are targeted. Because of this, a

comprehensive approach is needed, one of which is through education on

tolerance to build a respectful attitude among teenagers. This article aims to

examine the role of multicultural counseling in improving teenage tolerance as a

way to deal with hate content in the online world. Multicultural counseling focuses

on understanding different cultures, managing prejudices, and building empathy

as a basis for preventing aggressive behavior in digital spaces. This approach

helps teenagers develop social skills, critical thinking abilities, and a respectful

attitude toward differences. Through a literature study, this article concludes that

multicultural counseling plays an important role in creating a safer, more inclusive,

and supportive digital environment that promotes the social and emotional

development of teenagers.