Pengalaman Komunikasi Dan Konsep Diri Mahasiswa Penyandang Dwarfisme Di Pekanbaru

Abstract

 

People with dwarfism are one form of a state of physical disability or disabled. Students with conditions dwarfism have different limb growth. The length and height of their limbs is much different from the normal growth of other humans. This study aims to determine the form of communication experiences and self-concepts that exist in students with dwarfism. This research uses qualitative research methods with Edmund Husserl's phenomenological approach. The subjects in this study were students with dwarfism who were determined by purposive sampling technique. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with three informants, documentation studies, and observations. Data analysis techniques by reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. In addition, the technique of checking the validity of the data uses triangulation of sources and methods. The results showed that students with dwarfism experienced two forms of communication experience, namely pleasant communication experiences and unpleasant communication experiences. The pleasant experiences experienced by students with dwarfism include positive acceptance, affection from those closest to them, support and motivation, gathering with friends, and being able to develop themselves in the organization. While unpleasant experiences were obtained in the form of discrimination and different treatment, negative perceptions, and bullying. While the self-concept is seen from two aspects, namely self-image and self-esteem. There are three forms of self-image of students with dwarfism that are different from each other, namely physical only as an external appearance, differences from the physical appearance of other colleagues, and does not feel different from others. On the other hand, the self-esteem that students have is very diverse, namely low self-esteem and difficulty interacting with new people, being grateful and accepting one's condition, complaining and blaming circumstances, and feeling happy because they can do favorite activities.