DAMPAK INTERAKSI SOSIAL TERHADAP KARAKTER TOKOH UTAMA DALAM NOVEL PARTIKEL KARYA DEWI LESTARI: SEBUAH KAJIAN PSIKOLOGI SASTRA

Abstract

This study aims to describe aspects of social interaction and the impact of social interaction on the main characters in the novel Particle by Dewi Lestari. The theories used in this research are structural theory and social psychology theory. This research is a type of qualitative research. The data collection technique used is a note-taking technique. The method used in providing the data is the description method. The results of the research show that (1) aspects of social psychology that have an impact on the development of the main character's character are social interactions which include imitation, suggestion, identification, and sympathy; (2) family aspects that have an impact on the development of the main character's character are the socio-economic role of the family, family integrity, and the attitudes and habits of parents; (3) aspects of social interaction and the role of the family have an impact on the formation of personality, mindset, and behavior towards the social environment. Keywords: novel, psychology, social, and interaction.