Interpersonal Communication

Self-Disclosure On Social Media

admin — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:27:27 +0000

Self-disclosure is the process of sharing information about self with other people. It could be superficial information such as food preferences or your opinion on a TV show or it could be something deeper and more meaningful, such as your childhood experiences or dreams and plans. Self-Disclosure In Relationships A typical healthy relationship involves sharing […]

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Equity Theory Of Motivation – Employees’ Input Vs Outcome

admin — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:57:13 +0000

Equity or fairness is a major quality people look for; be it in relationships, the workplace or any other area of life. This may determine many aspects of the aforementioned areas of life. Equity theory has been around for a long time and has received more attention and support compared to the others theories of […]

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Uncertainty Reduction Theory And Its Importance

admin — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:52:53 +0000

Communication is an important part of our daily life. It includes giving and receiving information. The concept of communication has a lot of theories. Uncertainty reduction theory is one of them. What is Uncertainty Reduction Theory? The uncertainty reduction theory was developed by Charles Beger and Richard Calabrese in 1975. The basic tenet of the […]

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Is Social Comparison Good Or Bad? Explained With Examples

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:42:00 +0000

“Am I capable of doing this?” We question ourselves about our abilities on numerous occasions; Be it in terms of our skills, character, personalities etc. and how do we try to find answers to these questions? The only yardstick by which we measure ourselves is through others. This world is where it is primarily because […]

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Conflict Management – Skills, Styles And Models

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:07:31 +0000

Joel is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie. Mr. Charlie loves to pamper his daughter with everything she loves and gets her anything she asks for. Mrs. Charlie has a different perspective on this situation. She believes in disciplining her daughter and not giving in to all her whims and fancies. These opposing […]

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Attachment Theory In Child-Parent Relationship

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:11:59 +0000

John Bowlby was one of the most important contributors to attachment theory. He defined attachment as ‘a lasting psychological connectedness between human beings.’ In simple words, attachment can be defined as a deep and long-lasting bond between two people that provides comfort and security, especially during unfamiliar situations. Source: bst2012/Adobe Stock Attachment theory, as the […]

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Heider’s Balance Theory In Relationship With Examples

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:21:17 +0000

Social psychologist Fritz Heider introduced the balance theory. Balance theory is about maintaining peace or harmony between people using balance. For example, if two people are equally invested in a relationship, it can be said that balance is achieved. This balance ensures that two people can co-exist together in peace, without any overwhelming tension. Now, […]

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Seven Strategies To Enhance Emotional Intelligence

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:27:45 +0000

As the world takes a turn from hard and fast rules to much more humane and inclusive norms, the need for emotional intelligence is on the rise ever since. People across all fields of professions place a high emphasis on the emotional quotient of their candidates to ensure smooth conduction and performance of the job. […]

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Communication Privacy Management Theory-Disclosure Of Information

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:53:00 +0000

Communication is the process of giving and receiving information. It has various theories and models. One of them is the communication privacy management theory. What Is Communication Privacy Management Theory? Sandra Petronio developed this theory in 1991. It states that people share information and maintain certain boundaries based on the expected benefits and costs of […]

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Social Intelligence – Listening And Understanding Others

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:23:07 +0000

Social intelligence refers to how people attempt to make sense of the social world and to understand self and others. For example, knowing how to react when a close friend is crying, how to behave in a public place, etc. Socially intelligent people tend to be empathetic, thoughtful, understanding and aware. This concept was introduced […]

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