Tight-Loose Culture as a Predictor of Family Communication Patterns

Rizky Vania Sapphira, Afifah At Thohiroh, Mutia Aulia Dewi, Nabilah Maghfirah Maulani, Thalia Latifah, Gunisya Kartika Sari, Rizka Halida, Mirra Noor Milla

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Culture is one aspect that can influence family communication patterns. Based on previous research, limited studies still focus on discussing the influence of tight-loose culture on family communication patterns, especially on the orientation of conversation and conformity. This research examines the role of the tight-loose culture in predicting family communication patterns. Through hierarchical regression analysis conducted on 281 participants with an age range of 18 to 40 years, this research partially supports the proposed hypothesis, in which tight-loose culture only predicts conformity-oriented communication patterns after controlling for demographic factors. Results also showed that gender predicted conversation and conformity orientations, while age predicted only conformity orientation. Through this study, it can be concluded that culture plays a significant role in shaping family communication patterns, particularly in Indonesia, where family communication tends to be characterized by consensus. Therefore, tightness culture is significant in influencing conformity orientation. However, further elaboration is needed on the factors that influence conversation orientation. This study also includes a discussion of the implications and limitations of the findings.

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