Generation Z is widely characterized as digitally adaptive, critical, and open to cultural diversity; however, this openness also exposes them to intensive global cultural influences that may weaken engagement with local heritage. This study investigates the gap between symbolic familiarity and substantive cultural understanding of Betawi culture among Generation Z in Jakarta and examines how this gap can inform the design of technology-mediated cultural learning. Employing a design sociology approach within an exploratory mixed-method framework, this research conceptualizes design as a sociocultural mediator between cultural values, user behavior, and technological experience. Data were collected through questionnaires administered to 100 Generation Z respondents in Jakarta, complemented by observations and semi-structured interviews.
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