Interpersonal Communication Research Articles

TikTok and Online Dating: A Social Media Analysis of Emerging Patterns

ABSTRACTInternet dating is becoming a more common practice in modern societies and social media plays an important role in shaping social interactions and cultural discourse. In this study, TikTok data will be analyzed to explore the online dating potential of TikTok users in Turkey. The study highlights the importance of understanding communication strategies on social media, especially in the context of dating and relationships. Using a structured methodology, it was aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of how TikTok is used in the context of dating in Turkey, investigating both content creation patterns and audience participation in these topics. The findings show that dating and interpersonal relationships on TikTok are not just personal; they are deeply connected to cultural norms, societal expectations, and digital communication trends. The study provides valuable information for the development of communication strategies on social media, especially focusing on dating and interpersonal relationships. In conclusion, this study underlines the need to further investigate the relationship between social media and interpersonal communication, especially in the context of evolving digital environments.

“Bakas Lewu”: Political Broker in the Manduing Taheta Village Election, Central Kalimantan

Bakas Lewu is a group of elders in the Dayak Ngaju language of Central Kalimantan. Previous studies have been more oriented towards mapping brokers in mobilizing material resources to influence voters. The purpose of this article is to explore the role of Bakas Lewu as political brokers, especially how they work, involving culture and social power, which has been discussed to a limited extent. This study was conducted qualitatively and the main data source came from interviews with key informants who knew about the village head election (Pilkades) cases in Manduing Taheta, then analyzed in depth and interactively. This study shows that Bakas Lewu as political brokers play an important role in mobilizing political support based on social relations, kinship, and local Dayak culture by relying on interpersonal communication, narrative control, and social networks to build community trust and loyalty. This phenomenon emphasizes that political power in the village is more influenced by personal and social relationships than material transactions. This study challenges the dominant approach that sees political brokers in Indonesia as transactional actors, by highlighting the importance of local social and cultural dynamics. These findings indicate the diversity of political brokerage practices and suggest more research on how social relations, such as kinship and loyalty, play a role in mobilizing political support, opening up new perspectives in the study of local politics in Indonesia.

Illuminating Gaslighting: A Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Review of Gaslighting Literature

Abstract Purpose With the rise of coercive control legislation in Australia and the UK, it has become increasingly important to clarify the discourse surrounding common psychological abuse tactics, such as gaslighting. This literature review seeks to aid future research in conceptualising gaslighting by exploring its complex nature and tracing its evolution across different fields. The primary aim is to compile and synthesize research from various disciplines, enhancing cross-field communication and providing a clearer understanding of the term’s origins and potential future applications. Method This literature review synthesizes existing research on gaslighting by examining its evolution and operationalization across multiple fields, including medicine, psychiatry, psychodynamics, psychology and individual differences, sociology, and philosophy. Results The review reveals significant inconsistencies in the operationalization of gaslighting across various fields, such framing gaslighting as a type of family abuse used for personal or material gain, a form of interpersonal communication between couples, and an expression of structural power. It underscores the need for a stronger theoretical basis in empirical research on gaslighting and recommends moving away from the current focus on individual differences prevalent in empirical studies. Conclusion By providing a comprehensive synthesis of existing research, this review shines a light on the shifting conceptualization of gaslighting. It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary communication and the need for a more robust theoretical framework to improve empirical studies. This unified understanding is crucial for developing more effective legal and psychological interventions to address gaslighting and other forms of psychological abuse.

Design and Construction of A Non-Contact Thermometer with Environmental Calibration for Health Monitoring

Fever is a common symptom of many infections, keeping monitoring devices like thermometers in constant demand. Temperature is an important vital sign for assessing acutely unwell individuals, and is measured frequently in primary care. However, non-contact measurement of temperature can be very challenging as majority of the temperature measuring devices require physical contact. As most diseases spread through human contacts and touching of surfaces, it is therefore very necessary to come up with ways that general hygiene can be more enhanced. It was upon this conviction that we have proposed this system, “Design and Construction of a Non-Contact Thermometer with Environmental Calibration for Health Monitoring”. This we achieved by interfacing MLX90614 Non-Contact Temperature Sensor Module with Arduino Nano Development Board as a microcontroller. The reading of this thermometer was made to display on a 1602 LCD Module that serves as our screen. The coding was done in Arduino IDE using C++ programming language. The systems is powered by a 5 V rechargeable DC source and have reliability of over 98% when compared with the standard thermometer found in the hospital.

Autoestudo de incidentes críticos na perspectiva da justiça curricular

This study investigates secondary education and curricular justice amidst counter-educational reforms aligned with neoliberal ideals in Brazil, highlighting the imperatives of teacher resistance against political implications at macro and micro levels. Focusing on two critical incidents situated at the Federal Institute of Ceará (IFCE) and the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS). The research employs self-study methodology and the critical incident analysis technique to examine intersections between educational policy and Physical Education within the federal education system. The qualitative approach, grounded in the epistemology of praxis, involved eight Physical Education teachers in reflexive and dialogical processes. These educators shared (inter)subjective and (self-)critical experiences regarding the relationship between secondary education and curricular justice, revealing a pedagogical practice that challenges the prevailing technical rationality. The study underscores how collaborative movements foster active political vigilance, shaping conscious and engaged bodies capable of transforming an often oppressive educational system. Through the exchange of experiences, the teacher-researchers developed strategies to navigate the contradictions of the educational system, building a transformative praxis that values diversity and curricular justice. This articulation between life and teaching work emerges as a space for resistance and pedagogical innovation, reaffirming Physical Education as a critical and socially committed field.

Exploring Large Language Models Through a Neurodivergent Lens: Use, Challenges, Community-Driven Workarounds, and Concerns

Despite the increasing use of large language models (LLMs) in everyday life among neurodivergent individuals, our knowledge of how they engage with and perceive LLMs remains limited. In this study, we investigate how neurodivergent individuals interact with LLMs by qualitatively analyzing topically related discussions from 61 neurodivergent communities on Reddit. Our findings reveal 20 specific LLM use cases across five core thematic areas of use among neurodivergent users: emotional well-being, mental health support, interpersonal communication, learning, and professional development and productivity. We also identified key challenges, including overly neurotypical LLM responses and the limitations of text-based interactions. In response to such challenges, some users actively seek advice by sharing input prompts and corresponding LLM responses. Others develop workarounds by experimenting and modifying prompts to be more neurodivergent-friendly. Despite these efforts, users have significant concerns around LLM use, including potential overreliance and fear of replacing human connections. Our analysis highlights the need to make LLMs more inclusive for neurodivergent users and implications around how LLM technologies can reinforce unintended consequences and behaviors.

Strategies for Improving the Quality of Instructor Services through Strengthening Personality, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Support and Job Satisfaction

Strategies for Improving the Quality of Instructor Services through Strengthening Personality, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Support and Job Satisfaction

Enhancing Quality of Teacher Services through Strengthening Knowledge Management, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Support and Job Satisfaction

Customer perceptions regarding the comparison between fulfilling needs and desires and the accuracy of delivery to balance customer expectations which are closely related to the quality of products, services and human resources are called Service Quality. Teachers are the main aspect and key determinant of successful learning, policy implementation and creative, innovative efforts, as well as the democratization of education. Teachers are the main players and spearheads in the world of education. Therefore, the existence of programs that concretely always support, accompany and help to continue to develop the personal and professional qualities of teachers is a guarantee for brilliant education. Based on preliminary research, it is known that the permanent foundation teachers (GTY) of PGRI Vocational High Schools (SMK) in Bogor Regency have relatively suboptimal service quality. Therefore, research is needed to obtain information on variables related to improving service quality. The aim of this research is to make efforts to improve the quality of service for vocational school teachers by conducting research on the influence of the variables knowledge management, interpersonal communication, organizational support and job satisfaction. This research uses the path analysis method to determine the influence between the variables studied and the SITOREM method for indicator analysis in order to obtain optimal solutions in an effort to improve the quality of vocational school teacher services.

Exploring Older Adults' Needs for a Healthy Life and eHealth: Qualitative Interview Study.

Aging brings physical and life changes that could benefit from eHealth services. eHealth holistically combines technology, tasks, individuals, and contexts, and all these intertwined elements should be considered in eHealth development. As users' needs change with life situations, including aging and retirement, it is important to identify these needs at different life stages to develop eHealth services for well-being and active, healthy lives. This study aimed to (1) understand older adults' everyday lives in terms of well-being and health, (2) investigate older adults' needs for eHealth services, and (3) create design recommendations based on the findings. A total of 20 older adults from 2 age groups (55 to 74 years: n=12, 60%; >75 years: n=8, 40%) participated in this qualitative interview study. The data were collected remotely using a cultural probes package that included diary-based tasks, sentence completion tasks, and 4 background questionnaires; we also performed remote, semistructured interviews. The data were gathered between the fall of 2020 and the spring of 2021 in Finland as a part of the Toward a Socially Inclusive Digital Society: Transforming Service Culture (DigiIN) project (2019 to 2025). In the daily lives of older adults, home-based activities, such as exercising (72/622, 11.6% of mentions), sleeping (51/622, 8.2% of mentions), and dining and cooking (96/622, 15.4% of mentions), promoted well-being and health. When discussing their needs for eHealth services, participants highlighted a preference for a chat function. However, they frequently mentioned barriers and concerns such as the lack of human contact, inefficiency, and difficulties using eHealth systems. Older adults value flexibility; testing possibilities (eg, trial versions); support for digital services; and relevant, empathetically offered content with eHealth services on short-term and long-term bases in their changing life situations. Many older adults value healthy routines and time spent at home. The diversity of older adults' needs should be considered by making it possible for them to manage their health safely and flexibly on different devices and channels. eHealth services should adapt to older adults' life changes through motivation, personalized content, and appropriate functions. Importantly, older adults should still have the option to not use eHealth services.

Community Connections: Understanding Local Dynamics in Italian Asylum Policy Implementation

Italy hosts significant numbers of forced migrants throughout its territory. The implementation of asylum policy thus occurs in diverse and sometimes fraught contexts, presenting different resources and obstacles. This paper examines how local context shapes the experiences and practices of street-level bureaucrats (SLBs) implementing policy in the Italian statutory asylum system. Semi-structured interviews with workers in two projects, one in a conservative rural area and one in a progressive urban area, show that the urban/rural divide alone is not an appropriate predictor of similarities and differences in policy implementation and outcomes, which are largely shaped by context-specific sociocultural and relational elements. Workers’ off-duty mediation in interpersonal contact between migrants and community members fosters positive encounters that could partially offset traditionally conservative political cultures and hostile attitudes; however, the same cultures and attitudes cause workers to feel isolated and alienated from their community. Furthermore, SLBs’ decision-making practices in both projects are always collegial and constrained by exhaustive rules, largely eliminating the need for individual discretion typical of SLBs and creating instead “group discretionary” bureaucrats. In light of these findings, I argue for increased attention to locality beyond the simple urban versus rural lens, and increased focus on asylum SLBs as a distinct category of “doubly embedded” SLBs participating in both policy implementation and local context.

Interpersonal Communication between Medical Personnel in Persuasing Prospective Patients to Conducting MCU in the Medical Check Up Unit (Case Study at Moh Ridwan Meuraksa Class II Hospital)

Interpersonal Communication between Medical Personnel in Persuasing Prospective Patients to Conducting MCU in the Medical Check Up Unit (Case Study at Moh Ridwan Meuraksa Class II Hospital)

The mediating effect of innovative behavior on supply chain performance of water supply companies

This research investigates the mediating effect of Innovative Behavior on the relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Intellectual Intelligence, and supply chain performance. Data were collected from 198 employees of water supply companies across five major cities in Central Java, using purposive sampling and analyzed through structural equation modeling. The findings indicate that both Emotional Intelligence and Intellectual Intelligence positively and significantly impact supply chain performance. Additionally, Innovative Behavior not only positively influences supply chain performance but also mediates the relationship between Emotional and Intellectual Intelligence with supply chain performance. The study suggests that enhancing Emotional and Intellectual Intelligence through Innovative Behavior can significantly improve supply chain performance in water supply companies. Organizations are recommended to incorporate Emotional Intelligence into selection and training programs, develop initiatives to boost Emotional and Intellectual Intelligence through training in areas such as emotional management, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity, and create a supportive work environment that encourages innovative behavior. Implementing these strategies can lead to more efficient operations, better resource management, and increased customer satisfaction, thereby enhancing overall supply chain performance.

Detection methods for carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in surface water and wastewater.

Water systems can act as an important reservoir for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can pose public health risks during human contact. Carbapenem resistance is one of the most concerning resistances in P. aeruginosa making it a high-priority pathogen according to the World Health Organization (WHO), due to its ability to cause difficult-to-treat infections. Culture methods for detecting carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa (CRPA) have generally been developed for clinical samples but rarely for water. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a standardized and widely applicable method for detecting CRPA in water samples, both in surface water and wastewater. Growth of well-characterized strains of CRPA was determined in four different selective agar media which were each supplemented with imipenem, meropenem, or ceftazidime, including after an enrichment. Wastewater samples presumptively containing CRPA (naturally contaminated samples) and surface water samples spiked with well-characterized CRPA strains were filtered and cultured using selective agar plates supplemented with imipenem and meropenem, with and without a prior enrichment step. M-PA-C agar plates supplemented with imipenem performed best compared to other selective agar plates with respect to growth of well-characterized CRPA strains and suppression of background growth of other bacteria and carbapenem-susceptible P. aeruginosa (CSPA) with positive predictive value of 80-100%. A prior step using asparagine proline broth with vancomycin is recommended for higher specificity considering direct plating was unsuccessful due to extensive background growth. A combination of nonselective enrichment with selective plating (i.e., addition of imipenem to the plate) is recommended to achieve low limits of detection. The addition of imipenem in the broth instead of in solid agar plates eliminated some of the CRPA strains, producing an increase in the lower limit of detection and a lower PPV (32% vs 73%).

How do people change their beliefs about climate change? A qualitative study on opinion shift in the U.S. Midwest

Beliefs and attitudes about climate change are the building blocks from which humans create and support mitigation and adaptation strategies. In the United States, 72% of the public now believes that the earth is warming and 58% believe humans are the cause. Although these figures represent some increase since 2010, they also represent a significant remaining gap in acceptance of climate change realties. While a wealth of research has identified isolated factors that influence opinions on climate change, less attention has been given to understanding the process that changes people’s opinions. Our study uniquely applies qualitative methods to examine the context and experiences underlying climate change opinion shift. We conducted in-depth interviews with 15 participants in Kansas City and its surrounding peri-urban and rural communities who had changed their beliefs on fundamental climate change realities and were purposely selected for diversity across political ideology, age, and urban/ rural residence. We inductively coded transcripts and synthesized codes into a hierarchical structure to derive themes. Findings suggest that prior to shifting beliefs, participants were similarly skeptical or rejecting of climate change, while remaining diverse in the ideologies that influenced these beliefs. For most participants, shifting beliefs were catalyzed by three key experiences: (1) distancing from ideological community, (2) desire to seek out information, and (3) solidifying experiences of gradual or epiphanic realization. Despite these common experiences, attitudes following change in beliefs remained diverse. Our framework can guide individuals and organizations in facilitating greater acceptance of climate change realities through interpersonal and public communication strategies.

Sentinels of change: divergence in trophic niche of New Zealand sea lions and fur seals from first human contact to today

Sentinels of change: divergence in trophic niche of New Zealand sea lions and fur seals from first human contact to today

Interpersonal Communication About Authoritarian Parenting Patterns in The Formation of Adolescent Self-Concept

This research examines how parents implement authoritarian parenting patterns and then shape adolescents' self-concept. Research uses qualitative methods with constructivist paradigms and case study approaches. Data was collected through unstructured interviews, non-participatory observations, and documentation of three mothers using authoritarian parenting as well as three teenagers receiving such parenting. Research findings suggest that maternal authoritarian parenting includes strict control, numerous bans, penalties, and lack of bargaining. These mothers implement strict discipline with the aim of forming disciplined, obedient, and independent adolescents. However, this parenting pattern is often a legacy of the way their parents raised themselves. This study found that authoritarian parenting can shape various aspects of adolescent self-concept. Teenagers can develop positive self-concepts such as time discipline and independence, but there is also a tendency to form negative self-concepts such as closed and rebellious. This study recommends that parents be more open and less restrictive to adolescents, so that they feel more free and closer to their parents. Rather than giving a prohibition, it is better for parents to make a choice with an explanation of the consequences of each choice. This will help teenagers to be more careful in making decisions. Further research on the topic of authoritarian parenting and adolescent self-concept is also highly recommended to expand understanding and knowledge in this field.

Analysis of Speech Acts in Conversations Between Characters in the Film “Good Will Hunting (1997)”

Language is a crucial component of communication and serves as the foundation for interactions. In linguistics, there is a branch called pragmatics that studies speech acts. Pragmatics provides a framework for analyzing the relationship between language and context. Related to pragmatics, this research explores the classifications of speech acts in the film "Good Will Hunting (1997)”. This research aims to analyze the type of speech acts, as proposed by Searle (1976), that can be found in conversations between the characters Will Hunting and Sean Maguire. The film offers a narrative canvas to investigate representatives, directives, commissives, expressives, and declaratives. A descriptive qualitative method was employed in this research. The data was collected by employing attentive listening and note-taking methods and analyzed using descriptive and interpretative techniques. The findings of this research reveal a total of 61 speech acts, with representatives being the most dominant type with a total of 43 speeches, followed by directives totaling 8 speeches, 6 expressives, and both commissives and declaratives totaling 2 speeches each. The implications of these findings extend to a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication in cinematic contexts. Keywords : pragmatics, speech acts, illocutionary acts

The Use of Artificial Intelligence as the Basis for Sustainable Human Development: Features of International Legal Regulation

INTRODUCTION. The latest digital technologies play a key role in the development of modern society and the state, contribute to their further progress and improvement. One of the varieties of such technologies is artificial intelligence (hereinafter – AI), which has a significant impact on all aspects of human life. The article examines the problem of international legal regulation of AI, analyzes existing documents and identifies the main problems and challenges facing the world community. Particular attention is paid to the issues of establishing a balance between the expansion of AI capabilities and the risks associated with the transfer of management decisions from human to machine. The objectives of the work are: to analyze existing concepts of AI and international acts regulating the specifics of using this technology, to consider topical issues of improving legal regulation and practice of using AI, to determine the prospects for further development of legal regulation of AI.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The sources of international law of a universal and regional character, scientific works related to the topic under research were analyzed. Formal legal, comparative legal and historical legal methods were used as research methods.RESEARCH RESULTS. AI is one of the most important and key elements of sustainable human development, the use of which contributes to technological progress and solving global problems. International legal regulation of the use of AI is at the stage of development and formation of new rules, the creation of which must take into account the possible risks and specifics of the use of technology in various fields. International cooperation and exchange of experience in the field of legal regulation of AI is designed to promote the harmonization of approaches and standards in this area, taking into account the principles of sustainable development, environmental safety and protection of personal data of users.DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS. The main conclusions of the research are as follows. AI helps automate many processes, increases work efficiency and improves the quality of life of people and society as a whole. Cooperation between states and international organizations is a key factor in the successful development and application of AI, contributes to the creation of common principles for ensuring security, transparency and maintaining the technological sovereignty of countries. However, at the moment, the international legal regulation of AI is at the initial stage of its development and many countries face problems with the lack of appropriate norms and standards. The consistent development of legal regulation at the international universal and regional levels, the introduction of clear and comprehensive terminology, taking into account the existing experience of individual international organizations will allow us to continue working on the development and improvement of standards in the field of AI, taking into account the interests of all participants in the international community.

The Utilization of Independent Teaching Platform to Improve Teachers’ Competencies

The Independent Teaching Platform is a digital media that provides various learning resources, training, and connections between teachers. Through this platform, teachers can access the latest learning content, collaborate with fellow teachers, and take professional training without space and time limits. With easy and quick access, teachers have the opportunity to continuously develop their knowledge and skills. This article discusses the concrete benefits of utilizing Independent Teaching Platform, such as improved understanding of the latest teaching methods, implementation of technology in learning, and improved creativity in delivering material. In addition, this platform also creates a collaborative space among teachers, enabling the exchange of ideas and experiences that can improve the quality of teaching collectively. The method in writing this article uses a systematic literature review in order to get the sources the researcher wants in detail. The results of the review of this article are that teachers get many benefits that are used to improve competencies in teaching and managing learning in the classroom more actively, innovatively and creatively. However, there are constraints in some remote or outermost areas/regions such as: limited access to qualified teachers, inadequate infrastructure, and geographical isolation.

Learning Community as a Framework for the Professional Development of Preschool Teachers - Theoretical Approach and Practical Implications

The paper addresses the importance of the professional development of preschool teachers through its positioning and action in relation to the concept of a learning community. By analyzing the literature, reviewing theoretical concepts and empirical research, the synergistic effect of the process of professional development of teachers and the concept of a learning community is determined. First of all, the benefits to which the process of professional development of teachers contributes within the learning community are determined, especially in the form of improving the educational process, professional competence and personal development of teachers, and most importantly, for the well-being of children. The aim of the paper is focused on a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical implications in the form of the influence of the learning community on the professional development of teachers, as well as the practical implications that are accordingly reflected in pedagogical practice. The above approach supports and affirms the principles of plurality and individual differences of each individual. Community is seen as a key concept within which quality and functional relationships are built, which contributes to the improvement of educational work. The proposal for the professional development of teachers within the learning community, as part of the transformation of the educational system in preschool education, is based on the belief that activities that include interaction, cooperation and exchange of knowledge and experiences contribute to more efficient results that are reflected in educational outcomes.