Self-Concept in the Effectiveness of Gender Communication among University Students
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Self-concept, Gender Communication, University StudentsAbstract
Gender communication effectiveness is a critical aspect of academic interaction in higher education, yet it is frequently influenced by internal psychological dynamics. This study aims to examine the influence of self-concept on the effectiveness of gender communication among university students. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a simple linear regression method, data were collected from 340 respondents selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. The research instruments included the Self-Concept Scale (Calhoun & Acocella) and the Gender Communication Scale (Michael Neer). The results of the analysis indicate that self-concept has a positive and significant effect on gender communication effectiveness (t = 11.620; p < 0.001). The coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.285 indicates that self-concept contributes 28.5% to the variance in gender communication. Descriptively, the majority of students fall into the moderate self-concept category (83.24%) and the sufficient gender communication category (89.71%). These findings confirm that psychological stability, in the form of positive self-assessment, serves as an essential foundation for the creation of adaptive and assertive cross-gender communication patterns.
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