Journal of Islamic Communication and Journalism

The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication in Grandma’s Foundation’s Social Services for the Elderly in South Tangerang

Vidyardi Laksmono — 2026-10-28

The increasing population of older adults in urban areas presents new challenges for social services, particularly in addressing psychosocial well-being. In this context, interpersonal communication plays a crucial role in fostering empathetic and supportive relationships between volunteers and older adults. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of interpersonal communication in community-based social services at Grandma’s Foundation in South Tangerang and examine its role in supporting the psychosocial well-being of older adults. This research adopts a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with managers, volunteers, and older adults, as well as document analysis. The data were analyzed thematically using an interpersonal communication framework, incorporating Person-Centered Communication, Communication Accommodation Theory, and Social Support Theory. The findings indicate that interpersonal communication at Grandma’s Foundation is characterized by empathetic, participatory, and adaptive interactions across generations. Volunteers play a key role in building trust, providing emotional support, and adjusting communication styles to accommodate the emotional and cognitive conditions of older adults. Nevertheless, challenges remain, including potential miscommunication and instances of over-accommodation, such as elderspeak. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that interpersonal communication is not merely a means of message exchange but a strategic instrument in volunteer-based social services that contributes significantly to the development of humanistic, inclusive, and responsive care for older adults in urban settings.

Ethics In The Communication Process: Freedom Press, Journalists, And Public Relations

Ahmadi Rahman — 2026-10-28

This article examines the role of ethics in the communication process, particularly in the practice of press freedom and public relations. The study shows that freedom to convey information is a right guaranteed in a democratic system, but its implementation cannot be separated from moral values, social norms, and responsibility to the public. Ethics serves as a control mechanism to ensure that freedom of communication remains within the corridor of the common good. In the context of journalism, a code of ethics serves as a professional guideline for journalists in maintaining the integrity, objectivity, and credibility of the media, as well as in presenting accurate and balanced information. Meanwhile, in the practice of public relations, ethics is the main foundation for building healthy relationships between organizations and the public through the principles of honesty, openness, and social responsibility. Without adequate ethical implementation, journalistic and public relations activities have the potential to lead to communication deviations that can harm the public interest and damage public trust. Thus, ethics is an essential element in realizing responsible and public-interest-oriented communication practices.

Gus Muwafiq's Preaching Message Based on Local History and Culture on YouTube

Saifi Atoillah — 2026-10-28

The development of digital media has shifted the dynamics of da'wah from conventional spaces to the YouTube platform, which often triggers a shallowing of religious meanings and the erosion of local traditions. This study aims to analyze the construction of da'wah messages based on local history and culture by KH. Ahmad Muwafiq (Gus Muwafiq) on YouTube and how his communication style is packaged. Using a qualitative approach with media text analysis methods, this study examines three lecture broadcasts on the themes of Nusantara history, the origins of Java, and the historiography of Nahdlatul Ulama. The results show that Gus Muwafiq restructured the da'wah narrative by combining the historiography of Islam Nusantara, symbols of local wisdom such as macapat songs, gamelan philosophy, and the tradition of blessings, into rational arguments to straighten out the puritanical narrative in cyberspace. His relaxed, humorous, and integrative communication style has proven effective in making YouTube a space for inclusive religious dialectics. This study concludes that digital cultural da'wah is not merely an instrument for broadcasting messages, but rather an epistemological strategy in maintaining Indonesian identity, social solidarity, and Islamic theology that is friendly to tradition in the digital era.