POLA KOMUNIKASI SOFT SPOKEN PASANGAN MUDA DALAM MENJAGA KEHARMONISAN KELUARGA DI DESA LANDUNGSARI KABUPATEN MALANG

Abstract

This study is motivated by the significance of harmony in the households of young couples, who often encounter communication challenges and emotional conflicts during the early years of marriage. The central question addressed in this study is: How is the soft-spoken communication pattern utilized by young couples to maintain household harmony, and what factors influence its effectiveness.This research fills a notable gap in the literature, as it specifically examines soft-spoken communication in the context of young households, particularly in local communities where strong religious values prevail.Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study collects data through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving three young couples from Landungsari Village in Malang Regency. Data analysis is conducted following the stages of reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing, based on the Miles and Huberman model.The study's findings indicate that soft-spoken communication which includes soft speech, empathetic attitudes, and emotional control plays a crucial role in fostering a peaceful and respectful household atmosphere. Factors that support this communication pattern include Islamic values, marital experience, emotional maturity, and the local culture of politeness. These results emphasize the relevance of soft-spoken communication patterns as effective and contextual interpersonal strategies for building harmonious families, while also contributing to the development of family communication studies within a religious and cultural framework.

Keywords: Soft Spoken Communication, Young Couples, Family Harmony.