Source: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi
Source : Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi Volume 9 Nomor 1 April 2023

STRATEGI PUBLIC RELATIONS PT KAI DALAM MEREDAKAN SENTIMEN NEGATIF PUBLIK TERKAIT ISU PELECEHAN SEKSUAL DI ATAS KRL

Emmy Suryani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta)
Sa'diyah  El Adawiyah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2023

Abstract

This study aims to identify the Public Relations strategy implemented by KAI Commuter Line in reducing negative sentiment regarding the issue of sexual harassment on trains. This research was conducted by following a qualitative descriptive research approach. The examined data were collected using literature study techniques. The data sources were obtained from books, journals, articles, news, and uploaded media on various social media. The data that has been collected is then analyzed and classified. In this stage, the image recovery theory proposed by Benoit is applied. Its application is carried out by classifying data into the five basic image recovery strategies initiated by Benoit. The five basic strategies include: denial, evading responsibility, reducing the offensiveness of events, and corrective action. After this classification is carried out, the next step is to determine what strategies are implemented by Public Relations in dealing with negative sentiments regarding sexual harassment on the train. The findings of this study prove that PR has implemented the four image recovery strategies proposed by Benoit. These strategies are strategies for mortification, denial, corrective action, and strategies for reducing the offensiveness of events. The implementation of these four strategies can overcome negative public sentiment and restore PT KAI's image.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jsource

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

SOURCE is an open access, and peer-reviewed journal. Our main goal is to disseminate current and original articles from researchers and practitioners on various contemporary social and political issues: media and journalism, new media and communication technologies, cultural communications, public ...