Forms of Self-Disclosure Among Students Using Online Dating Applications in the Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lampung

Abstract

This study aims to understand the form of self-disclosure of students who use online dating applications in the Guidance and Counseling Study Program, FKIP, University of Lampung. Self-disclosure is the disclosure of personal information that is done voluntarily as part of interpersonal communication. The approach used is qualitative with a descriptive phenomenological method. The subjects of the study were four students who had used online dating applications for more than one year. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis with the help of ATLAS.ti software. The results of the study indicate that self-disclosure carried out by guidance and counseling students on dating applications takes place selectively, gradually, and contextually. The information shared generally starts from general things, then develops into a personal direction if trust and comfort are established. Guidance and Counseling students who use online dating applications are not only motivated by the desire to establish a romantic relationship, but also as a means to increase relationships, share experiences, channel emotions, and create a safe space for expression. However, in the process, students still show a careful attitude and select the information shared based on the quality of communication and perceptions of the