1. Do you remember chapter 7?
Telling my mom how excited I am about my upcoming trip to Punta Cana. Emotional communication or communicating emotionally?
Meta-emotion?
Biological Theory of Emotion vs. The Social Interaction Theory of Emotion – which is more subjective?
Informal Activity #4

2. Chapter 8 Lecture/Recap
Self-Disclosure
Chapter 8 Lecture/Recap

3. Relevance to the study of interpersonal communication?

4. Self-Disclosure
“…personal information, shared intentionally, that another person would have trouble finding out without being told” (p. 153).
“I decided to wear pink today”
“I decided to wear pink today in support of my loved ones who have battled breast cancer”
Verbal behaviors (intentional)
“I really have a crush on Will but no one knows because I’m afraid he won’t like me back”
VERSUS
“You blush every time Will comes around—you must have a crush on him!”

5. Features of self-disclosure
Must be INTENTIONAL
What, how, how much
Must trust the individual
How do we know?
Disclosing private information
Private (reflection of self-concept) vs. public (our public image)
Level of risk involved -- WHY?

6. SUBJECTIVITY Private vs. Public History vs. Story
More risk associated with story

7. Factors Impacting disclosure
Individual differences (ties to subjectivity)
The need for openness and disclosure
Culture
Sex and Gender
Type and life of relationship (3 patterns—p. 16o)
Disclosure often levels off or decreases
Framing disclosure -- based on relationship type

8. Principles of self-disclosure
Great deal in few interactions
Usually occurs between 2 people in close relationships
Exceptions?
Ex: 3 friends discussing a break up; the bus rider phenomenon

9. Principles of self-disclosure
Reciprocal process
Immediate?
Matching self-disclosure vs. concern
Example: Clip (Charlotte and Miranda)
Occurs over time
Relationship development linked with self- disclosure

10. Theories/models Social Penetration Theory/Model Breadth vs. Depth
Information Activity #5-Part 1: Draw your onion! Consider each level as more information. Also consider different relationships. Where would you put discussions of:
Your relationship with a significant other
Your political views
Your religious views
Your goals and aspirations
General information about your family
Detailed information about your family
Detailed information about your medical history
Your hobbies, interest, favorite things
Your pet peeves and dislikes
What would it take for you to peel back each layer?

11. THEORIES/MODEL Johari (Joseph + Harry) Window
Four panes: Open, Hidden, Blind, and Unknown
Informal Activity #5-Part 2: Draw out your Johari Window for these different encounters/relationships:
With your parent
With your best friend
With your professor

12. Why do we self disclose? (Examples)
Psychological (e.g. catharsis) or physical well being
Self awareness
Relationships (begin, maintain, satisfy, escalate)

13. Why wouldn’t we disclose? (Examples)
To avoid hurt/rejection
Consider “ambushing” from our discussion on listening
To avoid conflict/protect a relationship
To keep image and/or individuality
To reduce stress

14. How to effectively self-disclose
Owning (I-Statements)
Honesty
Consistency
Non-distracting verbal cues
Relevancy (consider the context)
To situation and conversation
Risks vs. Benefits analysis
Predict reactions/responses (of the receiver) and effects (on the relationship)
Appropriateness
Amount, type, receiver

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