antarindividu

Antarindividu is a term used in Indonesian-language social science to denote processes and interactions that occur between two or more distinct persons. It contrasts with intraindividu processes, which unfold within a single individual. The concept serves as a broad umbrella for studying how people relate to, influence, and communicate with one another in social settings.

The scope of antarindividu includes a wide range of phenomena, such as interpersonal communication, social influence, cooperation and conflict, relationship formation, reciprocity, and the diffusion of information and norms. It also encompasses patterns of interaction within groups, networks, and communities, where the behavior of one person affects others and is shaped by others in turn.

Researchers approach antarindividu through diverse methods. Qualitative approaches, including ethnography and in-depth interviews, help illuminate context, meaning, and power dynamics in interactions. Quantitative methods, such as surveys, experiments, and social network analysis, allow for the measurement of interaction patterns, influence, and outcomes across larger samples. Ethical considerations and cultural context are central in studying between-person processes.

Applications of antarindividu span many domains, including organizations, education, healthcare, and community life. Analyses of team dynamics, leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and social support all draw on an antarindividu perspective to explain how individuals influence one another and are influenced by their social environments.

In English-language scholarship, antarindividu is less common; researchers more often use terms like interpersonal or between-person interactions. The Indonesian usage helps foreground relational processes that connect individuals within broader social systems.