PENGALAMAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM MEMBENTUK KONSEP DIRI PADA ANAK DENGAN POLA ASUH OTORITER

Abstract

Communication serves as the foundation for social interaction, while self-concept develops
through interpersonal relationships. This study aims to understand how communication
experiences shape self-concept in children raised with authoritarian parenting styles. Using a
constructivist paradigm with an interpretive phenomenological approach, the research
analyzes the experiences of four participants through in-depth interviews.
This research reveal that one-way communication patterns, parental dominance, lack of
empathy and support, and absence of equality contribute to negative self-concept formation in
children, manifested as fear, low self-esteem, and lack of confidence. These conditions also
trigger deviant behaviors such as aggression or habitual lying. Excessive monitoring and
control lead children to either withdraw or rebel. Communication dominated by commands
without opportunities for self-expression, opinion-sharing, or decision-making makes children
feel distrusted and deprived of developmental space. Experiences of verbal or physical violence
reinforce children's belief that they are worthless and deserving of poor treatment.
This study emphasizes the importance of implementing two-way communication, equality,
support, and empathy in parent-child relationships. Parents are advised to practice active
listening, eliminate violent punishment methods, create space for discussion, respect children's
autonomy, and trust children to make their own choices. The research highlights the need for
parental education regarding the psychological impacts of authoritarian parenting on child
development