INNER SPEECH SEBAGAI MEKANISME REFLEKTIF DALAM KOGNISI MANUSIA: SEBUAH NARRATIVE REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.51878/paedagogy.v6i4.16270Keywords:
Inner Speech, Metakognisi, Berpikir Reflektif, Kesadaran Diri, Dinamika PsikologisAbstract
ABSTRACT
Research on inner speech in psychology and philosophy has tended to examine cognitive functions, self-reflection, and meaning-making separately, limiting an integrated understanding of its role as a reflective mechanism. This study aims to synthesize the literature on inner speech as a reflective mechanism in human cognition from psychological and philosophical perspectives. A narrative review was conducted by searching scientific databases, followed by narrative synthesis of the selected literature. The findings indicate that inner speech is associated with the organization of cognitive activity, executive functions, working memory, metacognition, emotion regulation, and perspective-taking. Furthermore, internal language may support the monitoring and evaluation of thoughts and actions while helping individuals interpret experiences and develop self-understanding. Integrating psychological and philosophical perspectives yields three conceptual dimensions: the organization of cognitive activity, reflective monitoring and evaluation, and meaning-making and self-understanding. This review offers a conceptual framework for future empirical research, including investigations into relationships among these dimensions and the development of potential applications in education, psychology, and counseling.
ABSTRAK
Kajian mengenai inner speech dalam psikologi dan filsafat masih cenderung membahas fungsi kognitif, refleksi diri, dan pembentukan makna secara terpisah, sehingga pemahaman integratif mengenai perannya sebagai mekanisme reflektif belum berkembang secara komprehensif. Penelitian ini bertujuan menyintesis literatur mengenai inner speech sebagai mekanisme reflektif dalam kognisi manusia melalui perspektif psikologi dan filsafat. Penelitian menggunakan metode narrative review melalui penelusuran literatur pada berbagai basis data ilmiah, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan sintesis naratif. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa inner speech berkaitan dengan pengorganisasian aktivitas kognitif, fungsi eksekutif, memori kerja, metakognisi, regulasi emosi, dan pengambilan perspektif. Selain itu, bahasa internal berpotensi mendukung pemantauan serta evaluasi pikiran dan tindakan, sekaligus membantu individu memaknai pengalaman dan membangun pemahaman diri. Integrasi perspektif psikologi dan filsafat menghasilkan tiga dimensi konseptual, yaitu pengorganisasian aktivitas kognitif, pemantauan dan evaluasi reflektif, serta pemaknaan pengalaman dan pemahaman diri. Kajian ini menawarkan kerangka konseptual bagi penelitian empiris selanjutnya, termasuk pengujian hubungan antardimensi dan pengembangan penerapan dalam pendidikan, psikologi, dan konseling.
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