<![CDATA[Increasing Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) mobility has led to prolonged parent–adolescent separation, potentially creating an emotional void when parental support is unavailable directly and long-distance communication lacks openness or meaning. This study analyzes interpersonal communication’s role in adolescent resilience, communication forms, and barriers between adolescents and migrant-worker parents. A qualitative case study at Universitas Islam Balitar (UNISBA) involved six active undergraduate students aged 18–25 whose parents worked in Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Malaysia, alongside their respective parents. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, and documentation, with validity ensured through source and technique triangulation. Findings indicate that openness, empathy, supportiveness, positiveness, and equality provide parental emotional presence. This supports the resilience factors I Have, I Am, and I Can through trusted support, self-confidence, optimism, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities. Supporting channels include text messages, voice calls, video calls, and voice notes. Barriers comprise unstable internet, differing message interpretations, time-zone differences, demanding work schedules, and reluctance to disclose personal problems. The findings emphasize regular, meaningful, responsive family communication oriented toward adolescents’ emotional needs, with interaction quality supporting emotional family connectedness during separation.]]>
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