Analysis of Interpersonal Communication in Online Dating-Based Couples Using the Application "Bumble"

Authors

  • Mela Anggraini Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Kamaruddin Hasan Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Fatin Syahira Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Hakim Tamir Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Alma Arif Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29103/icospolhum.v4i.385

Keywords:

Interpersonal Communication, Online Dating, Bumble App

Abstract

There are different types of applications that can be used by smartphone users. Like online transportation, online magazine, online shop or find the latest information. Even dating needs are now available in the application. With the development of technology that supports the internet, online dating application-based partner search began to be known, downloaded and used by smartphone users. Users of online dating applications who want to find a partner do not have to meet directly with other users, but interact like exchanging messages through applications using smartphones, ranging from finding a partner to dating. Smartphone users can download online dating apps and find a partner more easily by first getting to know each other online. One of the online dating apps that is the focus of this research is the Bumble application. This study discusses the process of interpersonal communication in couples using the online dating application Bumble. This study used qualitative methods by conducting interviews with informant pairs. Based on the results of the study, it can be seen that interpersonal communication occurs in couples who use the  Bumble  application from the process  of interpersonal penetration and the effectiveness of communication formed, then after going through the relationship will continue the process in maintaining the relationship to become a stable  relationship.

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Published

2024-01-25