The context of ‘basa basi’ in Aceh reality: Study of indigenous psychology

Abstract

This study aims to understand the phenomenon of 'basa basi' messages in the reality of communication in Aceh with indigenous psychology analysis, by taking a reality sample of the citizens of Lhokseumawe City. 'Basa basi' in Indonesian reality is observed to be quite phenomenal in every conversation all contexts of togetherness. 'Basa basi' from the side of Indonesian language studies are considered to be friendly, be polite. The focus of this study is on the process of the occurrence of 'basa basi' in the reality of conversation, the individual's understanding of 'basa basi, and the psychological meaning of the application of 'basa basi' in the reality that surrounds the individual. The results of this study provide information that the process of the appearance of 'basa basi' is motivated by the beliefs and cultural customs that exist in Aceh since the past and are still valid today. Besides that, understand of 'basa basi' messages as a manner of conversation in order to create a friendly and friendly atmosphere of interaction, so that psychologically there is meaning by the communicator, such as silence and dull atmosphere, refreshment of mind conditions from daily routines, and many others.

Sikap Pelajar Asing dalam Memahami Pesan Komunikasi Antarbudaya

“…Basa-basi merupakan ungkapan yang hanya berfungsi sebagai sopan santun dan tidak untuk menyampaikan informasi, misalnya kalimat "apa kabar?" yang diucapkan apabila bertemu dengan kawan (Rosnilawati, dkk., 2013;Asmara, 2015;Wibisono, 2015;Amin, 2019). Berikut kutipan yang mengandung sikap mencari kesamaan dalam hal berbasabasi.…”

Self-correction, control and accountability in the ancient Melaka Kingdom (1401–1511 AD)

“…This conception was the Accountability in the ancient Melaka Kingdom combination of Freud and Lacan readings of narcissism, guilt and emotions, Giddens' ideas on morality and Foucault's on power, Butler and Merleau-Ponty thoughts and Levinas Irigaray, on self as object and subject. This conception of self and accountability is used in this historical study because one can agree that self and accountability, in the constitution of indigenous adat, are often motivated by concerns regarding narcissistic and sentience in the presence of requests for self-correction (See, for example, Amin, 2019;Johnson et al, 2021).…”