Family Communication Patterns in Rantau Adolescents During the College Period
Abstract
Someone who has entered the world of higher education is generally in the late adolescence phase. Issues such as
long- distance communication between parents and college students who have moved away are indeed interesting to
study because they usually have very close relationships and often communicate directly due to living in the same
household. However, due to the decision to move away for the sake of continuing their education, communication
must be maintained over long distances. This study aims to explain the patterns of family communication among
college students who have moved away during their studies. Someone who has entered the world of higher
education is generally in the late adolescence phase. Issues such as long-distance communication between parents
and college students who have moved away are indeed interesting to study because they usually have very close
relationships and often communicate directly due to living in the same household. However, due to the decision to
move away for the sake of continuing their education, communication must be maintained over long distances. This
study aims to explain the patterns of family communication among college students who have moved away during
their studies. The results of this study conclude that various approaches are used to maintain a good relationship
with parents despite being separated by distance. The first student shows awareness of the importance of
maintaining the quality of the relationship by choosing the right time to talk and committing to maintaining family
closeness. The second student emphasizes the importance of open and honest two-way communication, providing
reasons if unable to talk to maintain understanding and balance in the family relationship. The third student takes
the initiative in communication, showing responsibility and readiness to create a harmonious and mutually
supportive relationship. Overall, these patterns of approach reflect the effective efforts of college students who
have moved away to maintain quality communication with their parents despite being in different locations.
Keywords-family communication patterns, college students who have moved away, higher education.
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