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Organizational communication is crucial in enhancing performance, productivity, and creating a harmonious work environment. In management psychology, communication serves as a tool for information exchange and a means to build interpersonal relationships and manage conflicts. This study employs a literature review method by analyzing five key articles related to organizational communication. The results indicate that effective communication can enhance motivation, reduce conflicts, and strengthen employee engagement. Barriers such as perceptual differences and information overload can be addressed through appropriate communication strategies, including the use of technology and psycholinguistic approaches. Therefore, good communication should be a priority within organizations to create a more efficient and collaborative work system

This study aims to describe the dynamics of school leadership at a primary school affected by limited leadership experience and health-related constraints. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and in-depth interviews with several teachers, the findings reveal that the principal adopts a situational leadership style characterized by flexible and delegative practices. The principal places significant trust in senior teachers to carry out daily operational functions and decision-making processes. While this strategy fosters teacher autonomy and ensures the continuity of school activities, it also reveals weaknesses in supervision, quality control, and the symbolic presence of leadership. The lack of direct supervision results in unclear performance evaluations and weak program coordination. The study concludes that the effectiveness of situational leadership relies heavily on the strength of interpersonal relationships among staff and the existence of supportive internal systems. It is recommended that the principal strengthen the management team and establish a more structured communication system to sustain leadership quality and educational standards.

This study employs a qualitative method with a literature review approach to examine how the optimization of marketing skills contributes to enhancing customer loyalty in Islamic banking. Based on a review of various national journals and theoretical references, it was found that personal selling skills, interpersonal communication, understanding of sharia-compliant products, and the ability to build long-term relationships with customers play a significant role in maintaining loyalty. Amidst the competition between digital and conventional banking, Islamic banks are required to prioritize service values aligned with sharia principles and optimize human resource capabilities in delivering educational, solution-oriented, and consistent approaches. Effective marketing skills not only create a positive customer experience but also enhance trust in Islamic financial institutions.

This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach to analyze the influence of soft skills and digital marketing skills on the performance of MSMEs in the creative economy era. Theories used in this research include competency theory and organizational performance theory. This study focuses on understanding how interpersonal abilities (soft skills), such as communication, creativity, and leadership, along with digital skills such as the use of social media, e-commerce, and digital branding, can enhance the competitiveness and productivity of MSMEs. The results show that MSME actors with strong soft skills are able to build strong customer relationships and create added value in their products, while digital skills support operational efficiency and broader market reach. The integration of these two skill sets significantly contributes to the improvement of MSME performance, particularly in terms of sales, customer satisfaction, and business growth. Therefore, the development of soft skills and digital skills is a crucial strategy to support the sustainability of MSMEs amid the increasingly dynamic competition in the creative economy.

This research uses a qualitative approach aimed at describing how the emotional intelligence of school principals improves teacher personality competence, to find out how teacher personality competence is and to find out the supporting and inhibiting factors in improving teacher personality competence with the emotional intelligence of school principals at SMAN 11 Muaro Jambi. The research findings indicate that the principal’s ability to recognize, manage, and express emotions effectively can create a conducive environment for the development of teacher personality. By providing motivational support, leading with empathy, and setting an example in interacting with teachers, the principal plays a role as an agent of change that enhances interpersonal relationships and teacher professionalism. Teacher personality competence is reflected in aspects of integrity and responsibility, emotional maturity, interpersonal skills, and strong commitment to the teaching profession. The main supporting factors for the principal's emotional intelligence in enhancing teacher personality competence include a conducive school environment, professional training and development, good role modeling by the principal, and social support among teachers. Meanwhile, significant inhibiting factors include limited time and resources, as well as teacher stress and workload. A principal with high emotional intelligence can play an essential role in creating positive change that supports the development of teacher personality, even though various challenges must be addressed.

This research explores positive politeness strategies in the 2020 film All the Bright Places by analyzing the characters' dialogue. It is based on Brown and Levinson's (1987) theory of positive politeness, supported by Halliday and Hasan's (1989) context of situation framework. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the study analyzes the film script. Data is collected through documentation, including note-taking and recording techniques, to identify relevant utterances. The findings show that fourteen out of fifteen positive politeness strategies from Brown and Levinson's theory appear in the film. Strategy 4, which uses in-group identity markers, is the most common. The characters often try to build solidarity and emotional connection. Other frequently used strategies include noticing the listener, offering or promising, and seeking agreement. These strategies reflect the characters' efforts to build and maintain relationships, show empathy, and manage social interactions. The study concludes that positive politeness strategies are essential in shaping the film's interpersonal relationships and emotional development. Overall, the research highlights how language use in film reflects psychological and social aspects of communication, offering insights into the role of pragmatics in fictional narratives.

Phubbing behavior has become a significant global phenomenon among adolescents, with multidimensional impacts on social interactions, mental health, and academic performance. This article aims to analyze the causal factors, impacts, and prevention strategies of phubbing. This research uses a literature study type by analyzing several relevant articles. The results showed that the main factors driving phubbing include smartphone addiction, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), boredom, and low self-control. Impacts include decreased quality of social interactions, increased anxiety, decreased academic focus, and physical impairments such as headaches. Although some studies indicate phubbing does not significantly affect friendship satisfaction in certain groups, the phenomenon generally disrupts interpersonal relationships. The proposed solution involves a holistic approach through digital literacy education, family interventions, school policies and physical activity.

Interpersonal communication is fundamental in building relationships between individuals. The Indonesian version of My Annoying Brother (2024) depicts how interpersonal communication between two brothers, Kemal (Angga Yunanda) and Jay (Vino G. Bastian), affects their character development. This study aims to analyze the pattern of interpersonal communication in the film and explore the moral message contained in it. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with semiotic analysis of the Roland Barthes model. The results of the study show that interpersonal communication in this film consists of dididic (two people) and triadic (three people) communication, which occurs primary (direct) and secondary (through the media). This communication helps in building character such as responsibility, empathy, and sacrifice. The film also contains a strong moral message about the importance of effective communication in improving relationships and building positive characters.

This study aims to analyze the types of illocutional speech acts contained in the lyrics of the song Hati-Hati di Jalan karya Tulus. The background of this research is based on the importance of understanding song lyrics as a form of communication that is full of pragmatic meaning, especially in the context of emotions and interpersonal relationships. The method used is qualitative descriptive with a content analysis technique based on the theory of classification of illocutional speech acts by Searle. Data were taken from all song lyrics and analyzed based on five types of illocution speech acts, namely representative, directive, expressive, commissive, and declarative. The results of the study show that in the lyrics of this song there are four types of illocutional speech acts, namely representative, directive, expressive, and commissive, with a dominance of representative and expressive types. The act of speech reflects various communication functions such as expressing beliefs, expressing feelings, giving hope, and showing commitment. This research implies that song lyrics can be a valuable object of pragmatic study, as well as enriching the understanding of communication strategies through language in popular literary works. This study has limitations on the scope of a single song and the interpretation of the researcher, so it is recommended that the next study examine other songs to broaden the perspective.

Islamic education plays a vital role not only in cognitive development but also in nurturing students’ moral and spiritual values, which significantly contribute to emotional intelligence. This study explores how Islamic education aids in developing students' abilities to recognize, manage, and express emotions in positive and constructive ways. Core Islamic principles such as patience (ṣabr), trust in God (tawakkul), and maintaining good relationships (silaturrahim) are emphasized as essential components in shaping emotional resilience and empathy. By integrating these values into the curriculum, Islamic education fosters a supportive and value-based learning environment that encourages holistic development. The study highlights that emotional intelligence in Islamic education is not treated as a separate discipline but as an integral part of character formation and spiritual growth. Through classroom practices, religious teachings, and interpersonal interactions, students are guided to internalize emotional maturity aligned with ethical and spiritual ideals. As a result, Islamic education contributes to the balanced development of intellect, emotion, and morality, equipping students with the emotional and social skills necessary for personal well-being and community life.

The film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap portrays Batak family life with an authentic and emotional approach. This study aims to analyze the authoritarian parenting style implemented by Pak Domu, the head of the family in the film. The research employs a qualitative method with content analysis. Data were collected through observation, documentation, interviews, and literature review. The analysis uses John Fiske’s semiotic approach, which includes three levels: reality, representation, and ideology. The findings reveal that the authoritarian parenting style is reflected through expressions, vocal intonation, behavior, dialogue, character, and conflict throughout the narrative. This parenting style is influenced by conservative, individualistic, fascist, and patriarchal ideologies embedded in the family’s cultural structure. The study highlights that healthy family relationships require honest communication, understanding each member’s feelings and desires, and avoiding coercion in interpersonal interactions. The film’s representation provides broader insight into the impact of authoritarian parenting on family dynamics. Moreover, the film serves as a reflective medium for viewers to recognize the importance of transforming parenting patterns in order to create harmonious family relationships. Therefore, this research contributes to enriching studies on parenting and family relationships within a local cultural context through cinematic representation.

Social skills are one of the important aspects for students' social life, especially in building healthy interpersonal relationships, and adapting to their school environment. However, some students experience difficulties in socializing both with peers and their school environment, which will have an impact on the lack of confidence in students and face social anxiety. Research was conducted to identify the effectiveness of group counseling in improving students' social skills. This research uses a literature review method using journals from the last 5 years. The result of this study is that group counseling is an effective intervention in improving students' social skills.    

This study aims to assess the extent to which the influence of the empathic communication approach in counseling guidance has an effect on increasing students' self-confidence at the Daarul Uluum Lido Modern Islamic Boarding School. Empathic communication-based counseling guidance services increase students' interpersonal communication skills by 23%. This approach emphasizes the importance of group dynamics as a medium that helps students feel supported by their peers and becomes a foundation for strengthening their self-confidence. This study uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive method to provide an accurate description of the relationship between the empathic communication approach in counseling guidance and student self-improvement at the Daarul Uluum Lido Islamic Boarding School. The results of the study show that empathic communication has a very significant role in building positive relationships between counselors and students. In addition, this study also found that the role of counselors in implementing empathic communication is still not fully optimal, especially in providing deeper emotional validation to students. Some students feel the need to be heard, they still need stronger encouragement to be more confident in expressing their opinions. Therefore, although this approach has proven effective in increasing students' self-confidence, it still needs to be strengthened in certain aspects so that its impact is more optimal.

Online gambling has emerged as a significant cause of divorce in modern society. This study aims to analyze the impact of online gambling addiction on marital relationships. Using qualitative methods, data were collected through interviews with couples who experienced divorce due to online gambling. The findings indicate that online gambling leads to significant financial problems, loss of trust, and prolonged emotional conflicts. This research highlights the importance of raising awareness about the risks of online gambling and the need for support for affected individuals. Thus, this study provides insights into how online gambling can undermine family structure and interpersonal relationships.

The phenomenon of throning, which refers to the practice of seeking partners with high social status to enhance self-image, is increasingly prevalent among Generation Z. Although it may seem appealing, throning poses negative issues such as unrealistic expectations, a transactional view of relationships, and the potential for unhappiness that impacts individuals' mental health. This article aims to critically analyze throning behavior from the perspective of Christian Religious Education, emphasizing the importance of spiritual values in building healthy relationships. The research method employed is qualitative, using a literature review approach that involves analyzing written sources related to throning and Christian Religious Education. The findings indicate that throning contradicts the pursuit of a life partner, as well as the principles of love and respect for the intrinsic value of individuals taught in the Bible. The study concludes by affirming the need for a holistic approach to understanding relationships, grounded in spiritual values rather than social status. Recommendations for future research include more in-depth empirical studies on the impact of throning on mental health and interpersonal relationships, as well as a deeper exploration of Biblical knowledge, which highlights the importance of moral and spiritual values in relationship contexts, even in the digital age. It is hoped that individuals can build more authentic relationships through the lens of the Bible and glorify God.

In a subset of the Federal Capital Authority (FCDA) Civil Service, the study aims to examine the relationship between job satisfaction, retention, and employee salary. Civil Service, Capital Authority (FCDA) are established by the manner in which employees receive compensation and rewards. Two goals were employed, and two hypotheses were developed to direct the investigation. The research design utilized in the study was a descriptive survey. The 400 Federal Capital Authority (FCDA) Civil Service members were chosen as the population. The study's findings indicate that employee retention significantly affects the Federal Capital Authority (FCDA) Civil Service [F (1, 398) = 11.287; p<0.01] and that job satisfaction and employee compensation are significantly correlated among the FCDA Civil Service [r (398) = -.123: p<0.01]. It was determined that, similar to other nations, the Federal Capital Authority (FCDA) Civil Service in Nigeria acts as the pivot for economic growth; managers of the FCDA Civil Service face several difficulties. They struggle with a high employee turnover rate and discover that their staff members are quitting them without warning on a daily basis. According to the report, the Federal Capital Authority (FCDA) Civil Service management should pay its personnel appropriately for the position they have so that they can carry out their leadership duties successfully and efficiently. All of these suggestions will improve employee performance, which will improve the performance of the organization as a whole. The Federal Capital Authority (FCDA) Civil Service should promote more employee relationships and interpersonal interactions.

Communication is the process of exchanging and sharing information that plays a role as a medium in conveying information and a tool to influence others. One type of communication that is often used is interpersonal communication, because it is done face-to-face directly and using smartphones that are considered effective for persuading others, as well as carried out by caregivers at the An-Nur Women's Charity Home. This research aims to find out how to apply the elements of interpersonal communication media used, how to achieve the goals of interpersonal communication, and the driving and inhibiting factors of interpersonal communication. Methods used in this study include qualitative research with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation from various informants. The results of the analysis show that the interpersonal communication process provided by caregivers includes material about religion, education, guidance, reprimands, advice, questions, storytelling, motivation, and solutions. Additionally, there is a closeness in interpersonal communication between caregivers and children, formed through listening, opening up to each other, sharing stories, understanding messages, and making caregivers both friends and parents. Empathetic, consistent, and attentive communication from the caregiver significantly contributes to the formation of self-confidence, social skills, independence, and responsibility in foster children. Furthermore, a caregiver with strong interpersonal relationships creates a comfortable and supportive environment for children to develop optimally. Open and supportive interpersonal communication helps the child feel valued, heard, and cared for, which contributes to the development of foster children in line with expectations.

This research aims to examine the influence of employee well-being and interpersonal relationships on work productivity with job satisfaction as an intervening variable using primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires to 73 employees, namely at PTP Inti 4 Kinali Pasaman Barat. The results of this research show that (1) there is a positive and significant influence between employee well-being and job satisfaction. (2) there is a positive and significant influence between interpersonal relationships on job satisfaction (3) there is a positive and significant influence between employee well-being on work productivity. (4) there is a positive and insignificant influence between interpersonal relationships and work productivity. (5) there is a positive and insignificant influence between job satisfaction and work productivity. (6) there is a positive and insignificant influence between employee welfare on work productivity through job satisfaction. There is a positive and insignificant influence between interpersonal relationships and job satisfaction.

Social media provides various ways of communicating that are short but easy to understand and very fast in the global, this allows students of SMA Muhammadiyah Maumere to easily connect with peers and family in various parts of the world easily. This study shows that there are still many shortcomings in understanding the negative impacts of social media use, such as reduced family interaction and increased risk of negative behavior among the younger generation. Therefore, research using a systematic approach in reviewing the literature needs to be focused on identifying effective strategies to overcome the negative impacts of social media, as well as exploring the potential of social media as a positive tool to strengthen interpersonal relationships among the Generation. The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the influence of social media on communication patterns and social relationships of the Generation, as well as identify strategies that can help them manage their use of social media in a healthier and more productive way. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive research type. The findings are that most teenagers at SMA Muhammadiyah Maumere have Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and online game accounts to interact and communicate with others. The use of social media as a place to find friends and information. One form of media from social media is the formation of networks between teenagers. The network that is built does not only expand friendships or followers in cyberspace, but must also be built with interactions between teenagers. Interactions that occur on social media are in the form of commenting on each other or giving likes. The implications of the research are that social media can have positive and negative effects.or giving likes. The implications of the study are that social media can have positive and negative effects.

Adolescence is a crucial stage in individual development, where high school students often face emotional challenges that arise due to physical, psychological and social changes. Unfortunately, many teenagers do not have adequate emotional regulation skills, so they are vulnerable to experiencing difficulties in managing stress, resolving conflicts, or making wise decisions. This limited understanding of emotional regulation can have an impact on mental well-being, triggering impulsive behavior, low motivation to learn, and disruption in interpersonal relationships. Through outreach educational programs, high school students can be given practical knowledge and skills to strengthen emotional regulation abilities. This program is designed to help students recognize their emotions, develop more adaptive management strategies, and improve their ability to deal with everyday stress. With an interactive approach and in line with students' needs, this program is expected to be able to improve emotional well-being while helping students manage their emotions effectively.