hubunghubungan

Hubunghubungan is a term used in Indonesian discourse to describe the interconnected web of relationships within a society and the ways these ties shape behavior, information flow, and social capital. It is a stylized coinage derived from the root hubung, meaning relationship, with reduplication used to emphasize interdependence and the complexity of relational networks rather than a single, linear tie.

The term is not a standard dictionary entry but appears in contemporary writings, journalism, and academic discussions as a way to highlight how multiple layers of connections interact. In sociological and communications contexts, hubunghubungan can cover personal ties (family, friendship), organizational ties (workplaces, schools), and community relations (neighborhood groups, civic associations), and how they collectively influence norms, trust, cooperation, and resource sharing.

In the digital era, hubunghubungan also encompasses online networks, where followers, friends, groups, and content interactions create additional relational layers. Researchers may use the concept to explore information diffusion, social influence, and the building of digital and offline social capital.

Critics note that hubunghubungan can be overly vague or stylistic, and prefer more precise terms such as jaringan sosial (social network) or hubungan sosial (social ties). Nevertheless, the term is used to draw attention to the multidimensional and interdependent nature of relationships in modern Indonesian discourse. See also social network analysis, social capital, relational sociology.