Komunikasi Keluarga dalam Membangun Resiliensi pada Perempuan Korban Cyber Sexual Harassment di Kota Medan

Abstract

This research is titled "Family Communication in Building Resilience Among Female Victims of Cyber Sexual Harassment in Medan City." The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach. It aims to analyze family communication in fostering resilience among female victims of cyber sexual harassment in Medan City, as well as the barriers these victims face in building resilience. The theoretical and conceptual frameworks used in this research include family communication, resilience, standpoint theory, and cyber sexual harassment. Data collection techniques consist of interviews, observations, and documentation. This research involves six primary informants, all female victims of cyber sexual harassment, and one triangulation informant, the parent of a victim, to enhance the validity of the data. This research shows that open, supportive, and empathetic family communication patterns play a significant role in helping victims process trauma, restore self-confidence, and strengthen their ability to face challenges. Victims who receive emotional support from their families feel more accepted, understood, and less alone in their struggles. Conversely, families with closed or indifferent communication patterns cause victims to feel isolated, forcing them to rely on self-coping mechanisms or support from friends. The main challenges faced by victims include fear of social stigma, negative judgments from their surroundings, and a lack of family understanding regarding the profound impact of online sexual harassment. Based on standpoint theory, women's positions in patriarchal societies also influence how victims respond to trauma, often leading them to blame themselves or hesitate to share their experiences. This study highlights the importance of effective family communication in creating a safe, supportive, and conducive environment for optimal trauma recovery.