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The development of communication technology today has changed the behavior of individuals in interacting. Social media has become a means for individuals to express themselves and perform self-disclosure. This study aims to find out how expressive writing can increase self-disclosure in millennial Instagram social media users. The research method uses a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth interviews with participants. The results showed that expressive writing can facilitate individuals to express themselves and increase self-disclosure on Instagram social media users. Through expressive writing, individuals can express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences freely without any restrictions. This encourages deeper self-disclosure in millennial Instagram users. The implication of this study is the importance of using expressive writing to facilitate the self-disclosure process in social media users, especially millennials.

The regeneration of farmers became crucial in improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, especially for millennial farmers. However, the empowerment approaches that were implemented had not been fully optimal. Empowerment often focused only on the implementation of government programs without the active involvement of millennial farmers. This study aimed to analyze the factors that influenced the empowerment process of millennial farmers and to formulate strategies that could be applied in Kapanewon Patuk, Gunungkidul Regency. This research employed a qualitative method with a case study approach, involving interviews, observations, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The analysis used was SWOT and QSPM analysis. The results of the study showed that the involvement of successful farmers played an important role in increasing knowledge, skills, and technology adoption among millennial farmers. In addition, strengthening institutions and farmer groups became an effective strategy in supporting the empowerment process. The conclusion of this study confirmed that a participatory model-based empowerment strategy, by optimizing the support of successful farmers and integrating technology, could enhance the sustainability of horticultural farming. The government and agricultural extension workers needed to design a more adaptive approach, utilize the potential for collaboration with various stakeholders, and strengthen marketing networks to improve the competitiveness of millennial farmers