Communication Strategy Used by Bimbingan Masyarakat Islam to Prevent Divorce in Ponorogo

This study aims at revealing the communication strategy used by Bimbingan Masyarakat Islam of Ponorogo Regency to prevent divorce problem. The research setting was Ponorogo and the sources of data in this study were Head of Bimbingan Masyarakat Islam, Chair of Extention Workers, and Facilitator. The methods of data collection implemented in this research were interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this study showed that the communication strategy to prevent divorce was undertaken through a marriage guidance and also mediation guidance program. Communicant mapping was done based on the sociological aspects and the needs of the communican which involved the bride, groom, and the conflicting couple in the household. The strategies applied for conveying the messages were lectures, group discussions, question and answer, and interpersonal communication approaches. White board, book of the Foundation of Sakinah Family, and interpersonal communication were also utilized as the mediation aids. Likewise, the communicator also involved some motivators and counselors participating in the certification of Sakinah family, senior counselors, and heads of local religious affairs office of Ponorogo. The finding of this research will be the proper contribution as an effort to prevent divorce.