THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNICATION PSYCHOLOGY IN BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR CHILDREN IN ORPHANAGES AMONG CAREGIVERS AT TAT TWAM ASI ORPHANAGE, DENPASAR

Abstract

This research is a scientific study that discusses how the application of communication psychology is carried out to build the self-confidence of orphanage children in caregivers at the Tat Twam Asi orphanage, Denpasar City. This research aims to find out whether caregivers apply communication psychology in building children's self-confidence in orphanages. This research uses a qualitative descriptive and quantitative descriptive approach with the research subjects namely caregivers at the Tat Twam Asi Orphanage, Denpasar City. The research method uses interview techniques, questionnaires, observation, and documentation. The data collected used interviews, questionnaires, observation, and documentation methods. Based on research results, the application of communication psychology resulted in 60% choosing always and 34% choosing often, with indicators through understanding, enjoyment, influencing attitudes, good social relationships, and actions. The self-confidence of foster children is realized through the achievements obtained by foster children and in the environment both formally and informally. Foster children's self-confidence is built from an attitude of confidence in their abilities, optimism, objectivity, responsibility, and rationality. In the application of communication psychology, a close approach is needed, of course with the word "forum" so that foster children can interact and communicate well.