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The Motivational Framing of Self-Love in Kim Namjoon’s UNICEF Speech Sulfani, Fifi; Nuriadi; Baharuddin
Journal of Authentic Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Februari
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This study aims to analyze the representation of self-love as a motivational message in Kim Namjoon’s (RM) speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2018. Using qualitative Discourse Analysis method, this research examines how self-love is constructed linguistically and rhetorically through Discourse Representation Theory (Kamp & Reyle, 1993) and Self-Compassion Theory (Neff, 2003). The primary data consist of the official transcript of RM’s UNICEF speech, which was analyzed by identifying and categorizing utterances related to self-love. The findings reveal that self-love is represented through three main dimensions: personal identity, collective identity, and motivational elements. Linguistic strategies such as pronoun use, lexical choice, and repetition, as well as rhetorical devices including metaphor, direct address, and narrative technique, play a significant role in strengthening the message. The analysis shows that RM constructs self-love as a reflective, shared, and action-oriented process, encouraging audiences particularly adolescents and young people to accept themselves, recognize common human struggles, and confidently express their identities. This study contributes to discourse analysis by highlighting how motivational messages are shaped through language and offers insight into the role of public speeches in promoting psychological well-being among youth. 
The Form, Meaning, and Function of Sasak Curing Mantras in Traditional Medicine in Benteng Selatan, Lendang Nangka Utara Village: Semantic Theoretical Approach Minahasa, Windi Dani; Mahyuni; Lestari, Yuni Budi; Nuriadi
Journal of Authentic Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Februari
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Traditional healing practices using mantras are still preserved by the Sasak people in Benteng Selatan Village, North Lendang Nangka, East Lombok. This study aims to describe the form, meaning, and function of Sasak healing mantras in traditional healing practices using a semantic theory approach. The method used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with three female traditional healers (belian), audio recordings of mantra chanting, field notes, and transcription. Data analysis techniques are carried out through four stages: identification of linguistic units in mantras, classification based on form, meaning, and function, description of semantic and stylistic features, and explanation using Émile Durkheim's functionalism theory. The results show that there are eight healing mantras that are still used to treat various diseases such as melihatk (disturbed spirits), kotong (burns/inflammation), stomach aches, broken bones, wounds, scorpion stings, crying babies, and childbirth. Structurally, these mantras are in the form of short lines (3–5 lines), have rhythmic patterns, repetition, and metaphors, and generally begin with Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. In terms of meaning, these mantras contain lexical and contextual meanings that symbolize purification, protection, exorcism of evil spirits, and restoration of physical and spiritual balance. Functionally, these mantras play a role in three aspects: spiritual (communication with divine powers), social (strengthening relationships between community members), and psychological (providing positive suggestions, calmness, and hope for healing). The implications of this research indicate that Sasak healing mantras are not merely traditional therapeutic tools, but also function as a medium for preserving local language, culture, and identity. This research contributes to the academic documentation of local knowledge and enriches linguistic studies, particularly in the fields of semantics and ethnolinguistics in the context of Indonesian culture.