Prevention of Disinformation Dissemination Based on Local Wisdom: Case Study of The Mystical Sect “Perjalanan” West Java Indonesia

The problem of disinformation increases the vulnerability of society, not only by obstructing the truth but also by creating misunderstandings. The spread of disinformation also causes divisions in society, financial losses, invites hatred, and economic instability. Aliran Kebatinan “Perjalanan” (AK Perjalanan) is one of the spiritual groups that has the most members in Indonesia and the secretariat is located in Bandung Regency, West Java. The purpose of this research is to find out how the group faces the spread of disinformation that arises from the use of social media, and how the adaptation of local wisdom values in the Aliran Kebatinan “Perjalanan” community in dealing with the spread of disinformation. The research used a qualitative method with a case study approach to analyze the model of preventing the spread of disinformation based on local wisdom. The results showed that the most important elements of AK Perjalanan are ease of communication and clarity in clarifying news through the participation of people who are members of AK Perjalanan. The loyalty of AK Perjalanan members plays an important role in forming mutual trust and increasing awareness of disinformation spread through digital media and social media. The main challenge faced by the AK Perjalanan community in overcoming the spread of disinformation is the cultural shift triggered by technological advances and digital media that can create intergenerational gaps in responses to disinformation. The formulation of disinformation eradication models based on local wisdom in these communities will provide options in handling disinformation that are casuistic and specific to certain conditions.