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Introducing Interpersonal Communication
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What Is Communication?
Communication: The process through which “people use messages to generate meanings within and across contexts, cultures, channels, and media”
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Defining Communication
Communication:
Is a process
Uses messages
Is exchanged through interaction
Occurs in contexts
Happens via channels
Uses media
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Five Most Common Forms of Communication Modalities Used by College Students
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Understanding Communication Models
Three models of the communication process:
Linear communication model
Sender, noise, receiver
Interactive communication model
Adds feedback, fields of experience
Transactional communication model
Linear Model of Communication
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Interactive Model of Communication
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Transactional Model of Communication
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What Is Interpersonal Communication?
A dynamic form of communication between two (or more) people in which the messages exchanged significantly influence their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships
Defining Interpersonal Communication (1 of 2)
Interpersonal communication is:
Dynamic
Typically transactional
Primarily dyadic
Impact-creating
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Defining Interpersonal Communication (2 of 2)
Buber names two ways of relating to others:
I-Thou: Deepens bonds and affirms individual uniqueness
I-It: Leads to impersonal communication and even disrespectful communication
Principles of Interpersonal Communication (1 of 2)
Interpersonal communication:
Conveys content and relationship information
Meta-communication: Communication about communication
Can be intentional or unintentional
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Principles of Interpersonal Communication (2 of 2)
Interpersonal communication:
Is irreversible
Is dynamic
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Motives for Interpersonal Communication (1 of 2)
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:
Physical
Safety
Social
Self-esteem
Self-actualization
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Motives for Interpersonal Communication (2 of 2)
Interpersonal communication fulfills three types of goals:
Self-presentation goals
Instrumental goals
Relationship goals
Research in Interpersonal Communication
Theory
Qualitative approaches
Hypotheses
Quantitative approaches
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What Is Interpersonal Communication Competence?
Interpersonal communication competence: Consistently communicating in ways that are appropriate, effective, and ethical
Understanding Competence (1 of 3)
Communication skills: Repeatable, goal-directed behaviors and behavioral patterns routinely practiced in interpersonal encounters and relationships
Understanding Competence (2 of 3)
Appropriateness: The degree to which your communication matches situational, relational, and cultural expectations
We judge how appropriate our communication is through self-monitoring.
High self-monitors follow expectations, while low self-monitors “act like themselves.”
Understanding Competence (3 of 3)
Effectiveness: The ability to use communication to accomplish self-presentational, instrumental, and relational goals
Ethics: The set of moral principles that guide our behavior toward others
Improving Your Competence Online (1 of 2)
Online communication: Any interaction by means of social networking sites (e.g., Facebook), e-mail, text- or instant-messaging, Skype, chatrooms, and even massively multiplayer online video games
Improving Your Competence Online (2 of 2)
Choose your medium wisely.
Don’t assume online is more efficient.
Presume posts are public.
Remember posts are permanent.
Practice creating drafts.
Issues in Interpersonal Communication
Culture
Gender and sexual orientation
Online communication
The dark side of interpersonal relationships
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