Abstract :
Early Early marriage is a sufficient contribution to the cause of divorce. Various
physical, psychological, emotional, social, environmental impacts that are not
prepared when establishing a relationship can cause various problems in the
household. Interpersonal communication is the basis for couples to communicate
various things in order to create harmonious relationships and have a strong
commitment in marriage. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of
interpersonal communication on early marriage commitments. It is a descriptive
quantitative study using a sampling technique using non-probability sampling with a
puposive sampling method, in Singosari District, Kelampok Village and Gunung
Rejo, Malang Regency. Research subjects were 100 subjects consisting of 50 married
couples who had early marriages with an age range for women under 16 years and
for men under 18 years of age, living at home (and not undergoing long-distance
relationships). The data collection method uses the Investment Model of Relationship
Commitment scale that has been adapted by researchers to measure early marriage
commitments. And interpersonal communication scale. The research data were
analyzed using simple linear regression analysis techniques. The results of the
analysis using showed that interpersonal communication had a significant positive
effect on early marriage commitments to husband and wife.