Face Negotiation Strategy Based on Local Wisdom and Intercultural Competence to Promote Inter-ethnic Conflict Resolution: Case Study of Balinuraga, Lampung

ABSTRACT

Current study examines the multi-dimensionality of inter-ethnic conflict in Balinuraga, Lampung. A more culturally oriented and locally embedded approach to conflict resolution is needed. This paper addresses such need using face negotiation theory and qualitative approach to identify the relevance of cultural competence towards assessing conflict resolution. Findings show that Balinese tends to use solidarity facework, self-face and other-face, biconstrual, and accommodating. Lampungese employs tact facework and self-face, biconstrual, and dominating. Regarding cultural competence, Balinese shows appropriateness and effectivity based on Tatvamasi, Tri Hita Karana and Menyama Braya local wisdom while Lampungese employs communication adaptation based on Muakhi, Piil Pesenggiri and Ngangken.

KEYWORDS:

• Inter-ethnic conflict
• conflict resolution
• face negotiation
• biconstrual
• cultural competence
• local wisdom

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

Additional information

Funding

The funding of this research is from Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi [Direktorat Jenderal Penguatan Riset dan Pengembangan Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi] based on the contract of Multi-years Research Grant, Budgeting Year of 2019, Number 22/AKM/PNT/2019, dated March 27 2019;Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi [No. 22/AKM/PNT/2019, dated March 27 2019.];

Notes on contributors

Bertha Sri Eko

Dr. Bherta Sri Eko Murtiningsih is a senior lecturer in Strategic Communication Department of Multimedia Nusantara University, Banten, Indonesia. She holds a doctoral degree in Communication Science from Padjajaran University, Bandung. Her regular course subjects are Intercultural Communication, Communication Theory, and Communication Science Research Proposal. Her research interests cover the issues of inter and cross-cultural communication, especially on the topic of inter-ethnic and inter-religious conflicts in Indonesia, culture-related gender, and health communication. The recent co-authored publication includes „Developing Intercultural Communication Competence based on Local Wisdom to Build Inter-ethnic and Inter-religious Harmony„ (Wade Publisher, 2020). She can be contacted at [email protected] 

Hendar Putranto

Hendar Putranto, M. Hum. is a full-time lecturer in Strategic Communication Department of Multimedia Nusantara University, Banten, Indonesia. He holds a master's degree in Philosophy from Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta, Indonesia and currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Communication Science Department, Universitas Indonesia. His research interests lie at the intersection of socio-cultural issues of ideology, culture, and identity analyzed with a theoretical explication of Intercultural Communication Theories and the Ethics of Communication. Being prolific, his writings have been published in reputable journals, edited books, book chapters, and book reviews in mainstream media such as Kompas, Jawa Pos, and TEMPO magazine. His latest sole-authored book was „Pancasila Ideology based on Multiculturalism: An Introduction„ (Mitra Wacana Media, 2016). The recent co-authored publication includes „Developing Intercultural Communication Competence based on Local Wisdom to Build Inter-ethnic and Inter-religious Harmony„ (Wade Publisher, 2020). He can be contacted at [email protected]