Analysis of Academic Interpersonal Communication Factors in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period of Buddhist College Students

Abstract

This study aims to determine the factors influencing interpersonal communication of Buddhist College students, in the online learning process during the covid-19 pandemic, and (2) know the indicators that affect the student's interpersonal communication factors. This study uses a mixed-method. Qualitative methods are used to describe the data descriptively, while quantitative methods are used in factor analysis. Respectively, the most influential factor on interpersonal communication is the motivation in communicating in the academic field, with a score of 0.81, followed by self-confidence with a score of 0.67, and lastly, openness, with a score of 0.67. Each factor is composed of four indicators as follows. For example, confidence is composed of belief, a sense of responsibility, objectivity, and rationality. The strongest indicator of the self-confidence factor is the belief in one's abilities. Meanwhile, achievement motivation factors are mostly composed of such indicators as a willingness to learn, adaptability, the desire to excel, and the existence of communication efforts. The indicator of the strongest motivational factors is achievement motivation. In addition, the openness factor is composed of indicators of equality, environmental interaction, mutual trust, and values. The strongest indicator of the openness factor is the value of interpersonal communication, especially in online learning processes.
 
 Received: 31 October 2021 / Accepted: 3 December 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022

The Role of Online Collaborative Learning (OCL) in Interpersonal Communication and Cognitive Performance

“…The study results are consistent with previous research by Marcos & Coelho (2018), which states that communication has a significant and positive effect on student behavior intentions. Then supported by the research of Sadtyadi and Paramita (2022), the study's results stated that the most influential factor in IC is the motivation to communicate in the academic field, with a score of 0.81. The motivation for communicating is encouraged because of the intention of the individual to participate in the OCL learning.…”

“…Research on IC by Tuerah et al (2019) found that IC positively affects teacher performance, meaning that good IC will improve teacher performance. Then, it is supported by research by Sadtyadi and Paramita (2022), which stated that the most influential factors in IC are motivation to communicate in the academic field, with a score of 0.81, and self-confidence, with a score of 0.67.…”

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