Conflict Resolution Strategies Of Madurese Ethnic Groups In Malang To Solve The Marital Problems

Abstract

Divorce is a never ending phenomenon, always appears and tends to be rather difficult to deal with. The statistics reports that divorce cases in many region increase every year. Some strategies and attempts have been taken but have not generated maximum solution. This study attempts to figure out effective model to deal with the case. The data were taken through interview with Madurese ethnic groups graduated from pesantren who live in Malang. The finding demonstrates an effective self-completion conflct by returning all matters back to almighty God, increasing the intensity of worships, self-introspection, being forgive-full, making kyai as a role model, and considering the kids when making a decision in and for the family. It offers self-completion conflict and completion-sparing as the alternative strategy and solution in that they are not bounded with finance, space, and time. The finding, moreover, needs to be massively informed, spread, and disseminated to all society and stakeholders to create a collective awareness.