KomunikA https://talenta.usu.ac.id/komunika <p>Jurnal KomunikA adalah jurnal ilmiah yang terbit dua kali dalam setahun, di bawah Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas Sumatera Utara. KomunikA pertama kali terbit pada Maret 2004 dan hingga 2019 telah terbit sebanyak 16 (enam belas) edisi dalam bentuk cetak. <br />Kini, KomunikA akan dapat diakses pada versi digital dalam bentuk E-Journal. Redaksi KomunikA berharap, penerbitan konsisten dalam format digital, akan memudahkan pembaca seluruh Indonesia untuk mengakses dan mengunduh secara online artikel-artikel yang muncul pada jurnal KomunikA. Redakasi juga berharap mempublikasikan artikel-artikel yang berkualitas dan mencapai akreditasi jurnal di tingkat nasional</p> Talenta Publisher en-US KomunikA 0216-003X INSTAGRAM AS A SELF PRESENTATION MEDIA FOR YOUNG MOTHER IN MEDAN CITY https://talenta.usu.ac.id/komunika/article/view/15909 <p style="font-weight: 400;">The presence of social media gives new habits in people's lives, Including the group of mother. The phenomenon that is prevalent nowadays is the habits of mothers who regularly uploaded on Instagram, Reviews their parenting activities and childrens's schedule. In this research, using the Self Presentation theory from Erving Goffman, aims to find the Strategy of Self Presentation is done by Instagram users and the implication of the use of social media to parenting at home. The research method is conducted qualitatively with the data collection techniques through interviews and observation of Instagram accounts of mothers who are informants. Research informants are a new mom who are the active Instagram users with a golden age of children (0-5 years).</p> Nurbani Sabilla Tri Ananda Copyright (c) 2024 KomunikA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-03-31 2024-03-31 20 01 01 07 10.32734/komunika.v20i01.15909 Therapeutic Communication Between Therapist and Fracture Patient at Padepokan Padjadjaran Cimande https://talenta.usu.ac.id/komunika/article/view/15736 <p style="font-weight: 400;">This study aims to determine therapeutic communication between therapists and fracture patients at Padepokan Padjadjaran Cimande. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative approach with a constructivist paradigm. The theory used in this research is communication accommodation theory. This theory is used to find out how therapeutic communication is carried out by therapists with fracture patients by combining medical and traditional elements. The data collection techniques used were direct observation, in-depth interviews, documentation and literature study. The results of this research show that therapeutic communication has been implemented by the hermitage and has become a way of communicating and educating patients in the treatment of fractures.</p> Copyright (c) 2024 KomunikA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-03-31 2024-03-31 20 01 08 17 10.32734/komunika.v20i01.15736 Polygamy in the Lens of Generation Z: A Communication Psychology Perspective https://talenta.usu.ac.id/komunika/article/view/15471 <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Generation Z, who grew up in the digital era and globalization, faces dynamics in marriage issues that are increasingly complex and diverse, one of which is the issue of polygamy. Therefore the aim of this research is to understand how polygamy is viewed by individuals in Generation Z from a psychological perspective. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with a survey approach using a Likert scale as a way to view the psychometric scale. The results of this research show that Generation Z does not experience high levels of anxiety in facing the issue of polygamous marriage emotionally and psychologically. In the emotional variable, (48%) said it was sufficient, while physiological (42.40%). Overall, this research shows an appropriate reference point for further research by identifying the sources and factors of Generation Z's lack of anxiety regarding the issue of polygamy</em></p> Apriya Maharani Rustandi Aris Suhendar Maulana Andinata Dalimunthe Copyright (c) 2024 KomunikA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-03-31 2024-03-31 20 01 18 25 10.32734/komunika.v20i01.15471 COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT AGENT OF CHANGE IN THE STUDENT BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM AT SMP N 1 CITY OF GORONTALO https://talenta.usu.ac.id/komunika/article/view/15882 <p>Communication management is very important. for the process of reciprocal exchange of information, persuasion, or giving orders. This is used by agents of change so that they can carry out their duties of bullying prevention programs in schools. This study aims to explain the communication management of agents of change at SMP Negeri 1 Gorontalo City in the bullying prevention program. This is a qualitative study with data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that the agents of change at SMPN 1 Kota Gorontalo carry out bullying prevention programs with several programs, such as bullying prevention programs through socialization, educational programs for each class, and programs through social media. Also, the top program of the anti-bullying campaign is carried out using communication management assisted by their supervisor as head of Counseling and Guidance. The conclusion from the findings is that the communication management of agents of change in the bullying prevention program at SMPN 1 Kota Gorontalo has been in accordance with the Cutlip and Center model of communication planning. As in the fact-finding process, agents of change have been able to identify bullying prevention programs well. In the planning process, even though in planning the bullying prevention program they still asked for help from the supervisor, they were able to carry out at the well by SMPN bullying the 1 Kota agents prevention of Gorontalo change programs by because well. they communicate The successful communication in through raising the process programs awareness is of those carried bullies have out implemented. However, in the final evaluation process, the agents of change do not carry out this process well. This is because they are still new so they do not know how the evaluation process is carried out.</p> Swesty Riani Ishak Citra F.I.L Dano Putri SITI MAYASARI PAKAYA Muhammad Akram Mursalim Copyright (c) 2024 KomunikA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 20 01 26 40 10.32734/komunika.v20i01.15882 Interpersonal Communication In Handling Student Indisiplinary Behavior at SMP Swasta Taman Siswa Polonia. https://talenta.usu.ac.id/komunika/article/view/15807 <p>The focus of this research is the interpersonal communication efforts made by the Guidance Counseling teacher in handling student indisciplinary behavior and the communication barriers that occur in handling it. The theory used is interpersonal communication theory (Joseph A. Devito). This research method uses qualitative methods. The results of the study found that: the efforts made by counseling guidance teachers in dealing with students who commit disciplinary actions are by (1) Openness, through openness the counseling guidance teacher can find out clearly what is the main reason students commit disciplinary actions by calling students personally (2) Empathy, through empathy the counseling guidance teacher feels directly what is actually the main problem of students, through the expression of students' feelings and attitudes so that the counseling guidance teacher can then provide motivation and advice so that in the future the student does not repeat his actions. (3) Support and positive attitude, through the support of counseling teachers who already understand the conditions of students who commit disciplinary actions try to accept with positive thoughts so as not to affect emotions.Teachers find solutions by not scolding students so that communication is effective and the message of advice given to students is also conveyed properly. (4) Equality. The counseling teacher tries to give full trust to students not to repeat their actions, by giving trust the counseling teacher believes the student will think again when committing disciplinary actions because their teacher has given them trust.&nbsp; The barriers found in the interpersonal communication process are first, psychological barriers where students are afraid or embarrassed (minder) when they know they are called by the counseling guidance teacher so that students become closed and unable to communicate well.Second, technical barriers, where there is only one counseling teacher so that counseling services become less optimal. Third, cultural barriers mean that differences in socio-cultural backgrounds between counseling teachers and students result in differences in perceptions so that counseling teachers must provide understanding repeatedly to equalize perceptions.</p> Copyright (c) 2024 KomunikA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 20 01 41 46 10.32734/komunika.v20i01.15807 TikToker Political Campaign in the 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential Election https://talenta.usu.ac.id/komunika/article/view/15805 <p>This article discusses the campaign style of supporters of presidential candidates (capres) and vice presidential candidates (cawapres) who are contesting in the 2024 General Election (Pemilu). The research focuses on the five presidential and cawapres debates held. During the debate period, supporters of the presidential and vice presidential candidates carried out amplification by uploading video clips of the debate on <em>TikTok</em>. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data was collected during the presidential and vice presidential debate period. The research results show that <em>TikTokers</em> creatively use typical <em>TikTok</em> features to highlight the advantages of the presidential candidate pairs they support. However, on the other hand, the <em>TikTokers</em>' posts were not equipped with the data presented by the candidates during the debate. With this <em>TikToker</em> campaign model, even though it is successful in terms of political marketing, it lacks political education.</p> <p><strong>Keyword:</strong> political campaign<em>, </em>2024 Election<em>, TikTok</em></p> Ressi Dwiana Rehia Barus Copyright (c) 2024 KomunikA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 20 01 47 56 10.32734/komunika.v20i01.15805 Persuasive Communication Between Wedding Photographers and Consumers During Covid-19 in Completing Work Contracts https://talenta.usu.ac.id/komunika/article/view/16099 <div><span lang="EN-GB">The impact of the Covid-19 virus that has struck Indonesia is also felt by photographers, especially in the context of weddings. Wedding events during the Covid-19 pandemic significantly affect photographers in providing good services to customers due to the involvement of two large families. Photographers must have strategies to attract customers. One possible strategy that photographers may use in this regard is employing persuasive communication. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the processes and obstacles of verbal and non-verbal persuasive communication between photographers and customers in completing work contracts. This study is qualitative with a constructivist paradigm. The results indicate that the persuasive communication employed by photographers provides a sense of safety and comfort to customers. Obstacles such as time delays pose challenges for photographers</span></div> Muhammad Riandika Pratama Copyright (c) 2024 KomunikA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-04-05 2024-04-05 20 01 57 61 10.32734/komunika.v20i01.16099