IMPLICATIONS OF SELF CONCEPT IN COMMUNICATION BEHAVIOR OF RETARDED CHILDREN
Abstract: In reality, the
retarded children has a very sensitive
position in the formation process of self-concept that works on their
communication behavior in the social environment. This research article aims to
express the implications of self-concept of behavior in both verbal
communication and nonverbal communication of retarded children when they are interacting
in a social environment. This research uses the qualitative method with
symbolic interaction approach. The findings of the research indicate a positive
self-concept of retarded children with the type of social comparison will have
implications for their behavior of verbal communication become active and
nonverbal communication become responsive. In reverse, negative self-concept of
retarded children with the type of self-appraisal will have implications on
verbal communication behavior become not optimally developed and nonverbal
communication unresponsive.
Author: Nova Yohana, Fitri
Hardianti, Rina Mardiyanti
Journal Code: jpsosiologigg160047
