PRODUCTION OF INDONESIAN ASSERTIVE SPEECH OF PATIENTS CATATONIC TYPE OF SCHIZOPHRENIA WITH PERSEVERATION SYMPTOMS

This study aims to analyze the production of assertive speech in Indonesian in catatonic schizophrenia patients who experience symptoms of perseveration. Catatonic schizophrenia is characterized by motor and behavioral disorders, while perseveration is the continuous repetition of words or phrases that are not in accordance with the context of the conversation. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with subjects of catatonic schizophrenia patients who show symptoms of perseveration in communication. Data were obtained through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and audio recordings of patient communication. Data analysis was carried out thematically to identify patterns of assertive speech production that emerged from patient verbal interactions. The results of this study indicate that although catatonic schizophrenia patients with symptoms of perseveration have difficulty in maintaining a logical and coherent conversation flow, there are still efforts to convey assertive speech in the form of firm statements, although often interrupted by repetition of words. These findings provide important insights into understanding the dynamics of communication in schizophrenia patients, as well as offering implications for the development of more effective communication therapy for patients with similar conditions.