1. Communication Context #1
Interpersonal
Communication Context #1

2. Interpersonal Context-Defined
“Interpersonal Communication is a special form of human communication that occurs when we interact simultaneously with another person and attempt to mutually influence each other, usually for the purpose of managing relationships”
Mediated interpersonal Communication-Communication that occurs when two people influence each other through the use of a mediated channel, usually for the purpose of managing relationships
At the heart of this definition is the role of communication in developing unique relationships with other people.

4. Please Print (goes with slide #3)

6. Success in Openness: Primary willingness to open up
Empathy: Ability to understand the other person’s feelings
Supportiveness: Supporting the other person’s view of point
Positiveness: A positive feeling for the other person
Equality: Differences between persons to be ignored
Homophily: The degree of similarity between the parties engaged in interpersonal communication
Redundancy: By repetition and illustration of the same point in different ways, one can drive home a point/idea effectively

8. Communication principles for a lifetime

9. Attributes in Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal communication involves quality-Treating others as unique human beings and not as objects. (impersonal Communication) Quality and meaning must be at the forefront of the communication
Interpersonal communication involves mutual influence-is when you affect each other in some way. You both should be engaged and really trying to influence each other
Interpersonal communication helps manage relationships-ongoing connections we make with others should be used in interpersonal communication
Relationships of circumstances-formed situationally because our lives overlap with other’s lives in some way or because the situation brings us into contact.
Relationships of choice-A relationship that is sought out and intentionally developed

10. Elements of Interpersonal attraction
Attraction-A motivational state that causes someone to think, feel, and behave in a positive manner toward another person
Interpersonal Attraction-the degree to which one desires to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship with another person.
Physical Attraction-based on another person’s physical self
Similarity-Attraction increases if our characteristics, values, attitudes, interests, and personality traits are similar to those of another person
Proximity-We are more likely to be interpersonally attracted to people who are physically close to us
Complementary-We may be attracted to someone whose abilities, interests, and needs differ from but balance or round out our own

11. Maintaining Relationships
Self-Disclosure- Revealing yourself to others: 8 Reasons to disclose
Deepens relationships
Improves quality of relationships
Validate our perceptions of reality
Clarifies our understanding of ourselves
The expression of feelings and reactions is a freeing experience
We may disclose or withhold information as a means for social control
Is an important part of managing stress and adversity
Fulfills a human need to be known intimately and accepted

12. Properties of
Reciprocity-Sharing information about one-self with another person, with the expectation that the other person will share information that is similar in risk or depth (Power shifts can happen)
Appropriateness-Make sure that you share information that is appropriate for the right situation and at the right stage and/or time. Be sensitive when you choose what and when to disclose. Consider how the recipient will react. (gently be assertive to the information disclosed by either party)
Risk-comes in the form of possibly offending, hurting or insulting others or you yourself MAY be offended, hurt or insulted. this can damage relationships. Vulnerability and forfeit of control of information is a risk.(Balance is key)

13. Social Penetration model

14. Video

15. hOMEWORK
GIVE ONE EXAMPLE OF THE MUTUAL INFLUENCE OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION FROM YOUR OWN LIFE IN THE PAST 24-HOURS.
WHAT ARE THREE UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION?
PLEASE NAME AT LEAST THREE FACTORS THAT INTERFERE WITH INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION? BASED ON YOUR ANSWERS, WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO NOT INTERFERE WITH INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION?AND HOW? PLEASE GIVE EXAMPLES
DUE: 6/1/18