Interpersonal Communication in Building Character and Its Implications for Education Policy
Keywords:
Interpersonal communication; Communication strategy; Educational communication; Character building; Education policyAbstract
Lecturer interpersonal communication is essential because it allows the formation of deep relationships and facilitates understanding of students' character values, which are necessary in facing the challenges of modern society. This research aims to identify and analyze interpersonal communication strategies applied by lecturers in shaping student character, as well as to understand the critical attitudes emphasized in the communication process. The research used a qualitative approach with subjects from lecturers and students at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Muhammadiyah University of Luwuk. Data was collected through observation and interviews and then analyzed using a content analysis approach with the help of Nvivo 12 Plus software. These findings confirm that interpersonal communication between lecturers and students is crucial in forming quality student character. The five central attitudes in lecturer communication, namely positive, open, providing opportunities, motivating, and providing moral support, play a significant role in forming quality student character. These attitudes create an inspiring learning environment, build trusting relationships, strengthen engagement, encourage the achievement of full potential, and provide self-confidence. The implication for education policy is the need to integrate training and evaluation of lecturers' interpersonal communication in professional development programs to ensure the formation of quality and adaptive student character in facing the challenges of modern society.
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