Symbolic Interactionism and Communication Patterns: Insights from Army Wives Union Organizations (Persit-KCK), Indonesia

This study aims to determine the interaction and communication patterns of Persit-KCK (Army Wives Association) organization that have an impact on harmony cohesiveness among members build a strong commitment providing benefits wider community in Indonesia. also increases loyalty every soldier Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI-AD) their responsibility for upholding state sovereignty, maintaining territorial integrity country, protecting whole nation all Indonesia from bloodshed threats disturbances. The research method used by researchers is qualitative method. Researchers this obtain more detailed in-depth findings describe reality cannot be measured numerically; however, best data analysis, was assisted Nvivo 12 Pro tools. assessed “soldiers’ wives” “military focusing activities carried out (the Army Union, “TNI”, Indonesia). activity reveals use symbols social helps each member understanding duties roles as soldiers’ wives (TNI-AD), contribute positively community. institutional prioritize integrative (activities strengthen TNI-AD wives) regions Volunteer non-profit made it driving actor growth capital during COVID-19 pandemic various