Communication Management of Long Distance Marriage (LDM) Couples to Resolve Marital Conflicts

ABSTRACT This study aims to examine how communication management is conducted in long-distance marriage (LDM) couples based on the Matouschka Dolls communication management theory by Michael Kaye and to identify the factors that hinder communication management in LDM couples in resolving household...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Salsa Adiningsih, Ayu Usada Rekaningtias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Social Studies
Online Access:http://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/jss/article/view/81429
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1850149465306955776
author Salsa Adiningsih
Ayu Usada Rekaningtias
author_facet Salsa Adiningsih
Ayu Usada Rekaningtias
author_sort Salsa Adiningsih
collection DOAJ
description ABSTRACT This study aims to examine how communication management is conducted in long-distance marriage (LDM) couples based on the Matouschka Dolls communication management theory by Michael Kaye and to identify the factors that hinder communication management in LDM couples in resolving household conflicts. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, using data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and documentation conducted from September to November 2024. The findings reveal that: (1) Communication management in LDM couples at the self layer is demonstrated through routine communication, such as chatting, video calls, voice notes, and phone calls, to recognize and understand each other's desires. (2) Communication management at the interpersonal layer is reflected in routine communication, which is key to maintaining the marital relationship. (3) Communication management at the people in system layer shows that work influences the smoothness of communication between couples. (4) Communication management at the competencelayer is demonstrated through emotional regulation, attitudes, thoughts, and varying conflict resolution strategies for each couple. (5) Factors that hinder communication in LDM couples include distance, work related busyness, and limited signal availability. This research is expected to serve as a reference and source of knowledge in the development of Communication Studies in general, including interpersonal communication, communication psychology, and conflict management studies for further research. Additionally, it aims to provide information and evaluation for couples in Long Distance Marriages. Keywords : Communication Management, Long Distance Marriage, Matouschka Dolls, Domestic Conflict.
format Article
id doaj-art-44a5f8ffb98b47cfbdb95d79608e47cf
institution OA Journals
issn 1858-2656
2721-4036
language English
publishDate 2025-04-01
publisher Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
record_format Article
series Journal of Social Studies
spelling doaj-art-44a5f8ffb98b47cfbdb95d79608e47cf2025-08-20T02:26:55ZengUniversitas Negeri YogyakartaJournal of Social Studies1858-26562721-40362025-04-01211132810.21831/jss.v21i1.8142921493Communication Management of Long Distance Marriage (LDM) Couples to Resolve Marital ConflictsSalsa Adiningsih0Ayu Usada Rekaningtias1Universitas Negeri YogyakartaUniversitas Negeri YogyakartaABSTRACT This study aims to examine how communication management is conducted in long-distance marriage (LDM) couples based on the Matouschka Dolls communication management theory by Michael Kaye and to identify the factors that hinder communication management in LDM couples in resolving household conflicts. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, using data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and documentation conducted from September to November 2024. The findings reveal that: (1) Communication management in LDM couples at the self layer is demonstrated through routine communication, such as chatting, video calls, voice notes, and phone calls, to recognize and understand each other's desires. (2) Communication management at the interpersonal layer is reflected in routine communication, which is key to maintaining the marital relationship. (3) Communication management at the people in system layer shows that work influences the smoothness of communication between couples. (4) Communication management at the competencelayer is demonstrated through emotional regulation, attitudes, thoughts, and varying conflict resolution strategies for each couple. (5) Factors that hinder communication in LDM couples include distance, work related busyness, and limited signal availability. This research is expected to serve as a reference and source of knowledge in the development of Communication Studies in general, including interpersonal communication, communication psychology, and conflict management studies for further research. Additionally, it aims to provide information and evaluation for couples in Long Distance Marriages. Keywords : Communication Management, Long Distance Marriage, Matouschka Dolls, Domestic Conflict.http://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/jss/article/view/81429
spellingShingle Salsa Adiningsih
Ayu Usada Rekaningtias
Communication Management of Long Distance Marriage (LDM) Couples to Resolve Marital Conflicts
Journal of Social Studies
title Communication Management of Long Distance Marriage (LDM) Couples to Resolve Marital Conflicts
title_full Communication Management of Long Distance Marriage (LDM) Couples to Resolve Marital Conflicts
title_fullStr Communication Management of Long Distance Marriage (LDM) Couples to Resolve Marital Conflicts
title_full_unstemmed Communication Management of Long Distance Marriage (LDM) Couples to Resolve Marital Conflicts
title_short Communication Management of Long Distance Marriage (LDM) Couples to Resolve Marital Conflicts
title_sort communication management of long distance marriage ldm couples to resolve marital conflicts
url http://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/jss/article/view/81429
work_keys_str_mv AT salsaadiningsih communicationmanagementoflongdistancemarriageldmcouplestoresolvemaritalconflicts
AT ayuusadarekaningtias communicationmanagementoflongdistancemarriageldmcouplestoresolvemaritalconflicts