Memilih Pasangan Menikah Melalui Media Sosial Ditinjau dari Psikologi Perkawinan

Abstract

Social media is a medium for socializing with each other and is done online which allows people to interact with each other without being limited by space and time. The presence of social media gives the public the freedom to participate in the competence of disseminating information around them. Apart from getting various information quickly and easily, many people use social media Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp to search for personal things, such as looking for a boyfriend or soul mate. The aim of this research is to find out how people's behavior in seeking a mate through social media in Banggle village is from a marriage psychology perspective and what the impact of marriage relationships between Banggle village couples is from a marriage psychology perspective. This research is qualitative research with a type of field research with an empirical juridical approach. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. The analytical method used in this research is the inductive method. From this research, it can be concluded that the behavior of people looking for a mate through social media in Banggle Village begins with social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. A profile photo that attracts the opposite sex makes men dare to say hello to get to know each other, then build commitment until marriage. The marital relationship between couples who get to know each other via social media generally has a harmonious relationship and can build a good household in accordance with the psychological goals of marriage. This is proven by them being able to maintain their marriage by means of good communication patterns, being economically independent, and avoiding adultery.