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Journal : LingTera

Interactional dominance in legal discussions on YouTube: A conversation analysis of the Vina murder case Martin, Martin; Suratno, Antonius
LingTera Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Department of Applied Linguistics, FBSB, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/lt.v12i1.81258

Abstract

This study investigates the strategies employed by participants to assert dominance in a legal discussion featured in the YouTube video “Janggalnya Kasus Vina Menyasar ke Mana-mana.” Adopting an ethnomethodological approach grounded in Conversation Analysis (CA), the study identifies key dominance strategies, including turn-taking control, interruptions, overlaps, topic shifting, and assertive language use. These strategies serve as critical tools for establishing dominance in high-stakes interactions such as legal debates. The analysis utilized the Jefferson Transcription System to examine how conversational control influences the progression and outcomes of legal discussions. Findings indicate that legal practitioners with institutional authority, expertise, or professional standing assert dominance through assertive language, strategic questioning, and frequent interruptions, while other participants assume less dominant roles. The study contributes to understanding how interactional dominance operates in formal legal settings, where institutional status and expertise often outweigh previously emphasized factors such as gender. These insights have practical implications for legal and communication professionals navigating power dynamics in formal discourse.
Co-Authors Ahmad Fadli Ahmad Rivai ahmad yani Amin Hou Andriati, Novi Anita Anita Antonius Suratno, Antonius Aratri, Riyadnita Putri Ardiansya, Rizki Arifin, Yulyani Atika, Amelia Aufaa, Muhamad Ibnu Abi Ayu Andira Bachtiar, Armando Billi Rifa Kusumah Br Ginting, Berupilihen Burhendi, Felicianda Adrin Chaniago, Sabaruddin Christina Wirawan Daulay, Zulia Rifda Debora Tambunan Deby Siska Oktavia Pasaribu Dona Pasaribu Dratama, Ryan Edy Tandililing Elinah, Elinah Elty Sarvia Elyza Deswita Fadilah, Abang Muhammad Fathir Feriyonika Feriyonika Galuh Hartinah Ginting, Rudimanta Hakeem, Muhammad Hilmy Hamdhana, Defry Hari Adianto Hastiani -, Hastiani Hawa, Putri Hendang Setyo Rukmi Hendrik Hendrik Hudaya, Rida Ilham Ary Wahyudie Imas Ratna Ermawati, Imas Ratna Jahja Hamdani Widjaja Jessica Jessica Jordan, Evan Lala Nilawati Listyorini, Niken Taufiqurrahmi M. Rafi Mahyudin Mahyudin Manda Dwipayani Bhastary Manik, Dio Edward Pahala MARDIAH HASANAH NASUTION Margana, Dodi Budiman Muhamad Rizki Mukti Qamal Nasib NASUTION, MARDIAH HASANAH Novi Wahyu Hidayati, Novi Wahyu Purjianto Putri, Fina Sonia Ridwan Siskandar Rizky Rizky, Rizky Rohani, Fety Novianty, Hemafitria, Rohani, Rosiana, Rosiana Ruspendi, Ruspendi Ryan, Ryan Sagita, Elsa Sari, Nuraeni Nanda Septiyani, Nunik Dwi Simanjuntak, Gilbert Soesilo, Novi Solehudin, Solehudin Sugianto Sugianto Suryajaya, Tommy Suryani, Ade Erfina Suyanto Suyanto Tawila, Nendi Toni Elmansyah Tri Isti Hartini, Tri Isti Tutun Nugraha Ulin Nuha, Ulin Veithzal Rivai Zainal Victor Victor Wawan Yudiantyo, Wawan Wijaya, Elyzabeth Winda Halim, Winda Yunita Yunita Zakia Fadila