ASPIRATION Journal

SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR HEALTH ON INSTAGRAM: A DIGITAL ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY

2024-10-07T21:48:47+07:00

Social support practices are changing due to the presence of social media. Offline social support is marked by physical presence, while the presence of online support is through comment interactions that occur, including regional heads who are exposed to COVID-19. This article aims to explain online social support in interactions through uploads and comments on Instagram. The concept used is online social interaction and support. This research applied digital ethnography methods with online participant observation data collection techniques. The subject studied was the Instagram account @bimaaryasugiarto. The research results show that online social support appears in uploading and commenting activities. These results also confirm the three types of support that occurred, namely, informational, experiential, and emotional support, along with the four factors in emerging social support. The reactions and postings on Instagram contribute to forming many types of social support, namely online social support for health.

CULTIVATING WORK ENGAGEMENT: THE IMPACT OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOR

2024-10-07T21:58:44+07:00

This study explores the integral roles of interpersonal communication and behavior in enhancing work engagement within an organizational context, focusing on work motivation as a mediating factor. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory, the research emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation fostered by quality interpersonal relationships that enhance employee engagement and well-being. Conducted at the Dinas Tenaga Kerja dan Transmigrasi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Special Region Manpower and Transmigration Service), Indonesia, this quantitative study involved 100 employees and employed hierarchical regression analysis to examine the relationships among interpersonal communication, behavior, and work engagement. Findings indicate significant direct and mediated effects of interpersonal dynamics on work engagement, with interpersonal behavior particularly influential. The study underscores the complexity of work engagement dynamics and supports enhancing interpersonal communication and behavior in organizational settings to boost motivation and engagement. These insights contribute to both theoretical understanding and practical applications in workplace management and communication psychology.

ACHIEVING STABLE EXCHANGE: USING SOCIAL PENETRATION THEORY TO EXPLORE THE MARRIAGE COUNSELLING PROCESS OF MAWAR SARON CHURCH SURABAYA

2024-10-07T22:01:07+07:00

A This study aims to investigate strategies used in Indonesian marriage counselling. How they engage in social penetration, encourages adversarial parties to be more forthcoming and produce stable exchanges. By gathering counseling cases at the Mawar Saron Church in Surabaya, the research was carried out utilizing qualitative research techniques. The theory that is applied is social penetration theory, which views self-disclosure as developing gradually. The findings of this study demonstrate that marriage therapy counselors place a high value on neutrality, dependability, and attentive listening. These three elements are used to ensure that counseling sessions go well and result in the best possible resolution for troubled couples.