Persepsi Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik terhadap Program Lapor Mas Wapres

Abstract

This research is titled "Perception of Students of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Towards the 'Lapor Mas Wapres' Program". This study aims to analyze the perceptions of students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at the University of North Sumatra (USU) regarding the "Lapor Mas Wapres" program.This research employs the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) theoretical framework. The research method applied is descriptive quantitative. The population for this study comprises all 3,289 active students of FISIP USU. The research sample consists of 97 respondents, selected using the Proportional Stratified Random Sampling technique and calculated with the Taro Yamane formula. The "Lapor Mas Wapres" program successfully reached a majority of students (87.6% agree), with clear and interesting information (85.5%), and a positive initial reputation (74.2%). The majority (88.7%) view this program as bringing positive change. Students are highly aware of the program's function (95.8%), initiator (94.8%), and purpose (95.9%), and consider it part of a political communication strategy (80.4%). The program is seen as a proper official channel (90.8%) with trustworthy information (88.7%), reflecting democratic values and government transparency (96.9%). Students also have a high intention to use it (90.8%) and recommend it (92.8%). The program has improved positive views on the Vice President's role and government openness (both at 77.3%). The perception of FISIP USU students towards the "Lapor Mas Wapres" Program is positive, as indicated by their assessment of the values contained in its implementation. However, discussion about the program on campus remains low (62.8%), and a technical understanding of its use is still an obstacle (61.9%). Furthermore, 42.2% of respondents are not fully convinced that this program is better than others, and 22.7% stated they have not yet felt the real impact of government transparency.