Prologue: Journal on Language and Literature
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Prologue: Journal on Language and Literature

THE EFFECTS OF LABELING TOWARD BEHAVIOR IN THE NOVEL CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN BY SAYAKA MURATA

Kristiana, Maria (Unknown)
Jepri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effects of labeling on behavior depicted in the novel Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. The objectives in this research are; 1) to find out the forms of labeling found in the novel Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata and 2) to describe the forms of labeling affect behavior in the novel Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. Specially, this study aims to identify the various forms of labeling present in the novel and evaluate how those forms of labeling affect the behavior of the main character in the novel. The researcher uses psychology of literature approach analysis with the theories of labeling by H. S. Becker and behavior by B. F. Skinner. The methodology used in this study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach, drawn from the data collected from various excerpts extracted from the novel. Overall, this research study aims to provide insights into the significance of labeling and its effects on behavior. tHE the paper contributes to ongoing scholarly work related to labeling theory. Understanding the role of labeling in shaping behavior has always been essential in various fields, and this study directly adds value to this area of knowledge.

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Journal Info

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jurnal_prologue

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Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Prologue: Journal on Language and Literature published by Faculty of Letters, Balikpapan University. It is published twice a year, namely March and September. It publishes papers in language and literature. The scopes of the topics include but not limited to (1) Literature; (2) Linguistics; (3) ...