EPrints Repository UNTIRTAIntrapersonal Communication through Self-Talk in Preventing Suicidal Ideation among Adults with DepressionSTEFHANIEARDIANTYauthorDepression is a mental health disorder characterized by prolonged emotional distress that can trigger suicidal ideation in adults. This condition is often associated with past trauma, a lack of emotional support, and intense internal conflict. One internal mechanism that plays a role in managing such conflict is intrapersonal communication through self-talk. This study aims to identify the role of self-talk in preventing suicidal ideation among adults with depression. This research employs a qualitative approach using an interpretive paradigm and a phenomenological method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and non-participant observation involving four informants aged 21–22 years who had a history of depression and suicidal ideation. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with validity ensured through source triangulation. Cognitive Dissonance Theory was used to examine the conflict between the desire to end one’s life and inhibiting values such as religious beliefs, family responsibilities, and future aspirations. The findings indicate that self-talk plays a role in reducing psychological distress through the introduction of adaptive cognitive elements, the balancing of conflicting thoughts, and behavioral changes toward more constructive actions. This study concludes that self-talk is an effective intrapersonal communication mechanism in preventing suicidal ideation among adults with depression. intrapersonal communication, self-talk, depression, adults, suicidal ideation.Communication (General)2026UNIVERSITAS SULTAN AGENG TIRTAYASA;ILMU KOMUNIKASIThesis

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