Application of Symbolic Modeling Techniques to Improve Interpersonal Communication of High School Students

Abstract

The issue in this study is a lack of interpersonal communication skills. The purpose of this research is to determine 1) the description of skills. Before using the symbolic modeling technique, students in class X at SMA Negeri 21 Makassar demonstrated strong interpersonal skills. 2) To learn about the descriptions of communication skills students' interpersonal skills after using symbolic modeling techniques. 3) To find out if symbolic modeling techniques can improve students' interpersonal communication skills in class X SMA Negeri 21 Makassar. The Quasi Experimental Design model is used in this study as a quantitative approach. Non-Equivalent Control Group Design was used as the experimental design. The population in this study was 28 and samples were taken from as many as 10 students divided into the experimental group and the control group, each of which had 5 students. The probability sampling technique was used in this study. The interpersonal communication scale instrument, observation guidelines, and interviews were used to collect data.