Download Self-Disclosure and Communication in Relationships: A Comprehensive Overview and more Quizzes Communication and Development studies in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 The three dimensions of self-disclosure described in the Social Penetration Theory. DEFINITION 1 1. Breadth & Depth: how many topics & how deep the conversation goes 2. Frequency & Duration: how often self- disclosure occurs in a relationship (friendship, romance, family, coworkers) & how long the self-disclosure episode is. 3. Valence & Veracity: positive or negative content (probably more of a continuum than either/or) TERM 2 The disclosure-liking hypothesis DEFINITION 2 When people self-disclose to one another, they tend to like one another more (also true online) TERM 3 The liking-disclosure hypothesis DEFINITION 3 When people like someone, they tend to self-disclose to him/her more TERM 4 The dyadic effect (initial stages of relationships) DEFINITION 4 - Self-disclosure is often reciprocal - When it is not, relationships are less likely to develop and/or be less satisfying - Especially true when disclosure is positive - Reciprocity can also be delayed TERM 5 Who prefers online medium for disclosurecommunicatively skillful or unskillful. DEFINITION 5 Less communicatively skilled prefer online TERM 6 Communication Privacy Management Theory key terms DEFINITION 6 - Ownership: right to control information and who has access to it - Permeability: aspect of information how comfortable we are if this information is shared by others we reveal it to - Boundary management: o Influenced by: culture (health information to family or patient), personality (some people are open, some not), relationship (relationship type, closeness, trust), biological sex (women somewhat more disclosive than men), motivations (increase relationships depth, seed support, etc.) o Successful boundary management requires cooperation between people Boundary insiders know rules - Boundary turbulence: o New rules necessary (new insiders) Boundary expectations compromised TERM 7 Types of family secrets DEFINITION 7 Whole family secretsIntrafamily secretsIndividual secrets TERM 8 Three reasons for topic avoidance & secret keeping DEFINITION 8 Relationship based motivations o Protect family Romantic relationships, but also friends (especially male friends), and family (especially parents over siblings and step-parents over biological parents) o De-escalate relationship Eg: breaking up a romantic relationship or controlling relationship with a co-worker, classmate, neighbor Individual based motivations o Identity management o Privacy maintenance Information based motivations o Partner unresponsive o Fultility of discussion o Persons own communication inefficiency TERM 9 Three types of closeness in relationships DEFINITION 9 Physical closeness o Can be proximity (just sitting together) o Can be sexual interaction Emotional closeness o A sense of shared experiences o Shared feelings o Showing concern and providing support Relational closeness o Degree of interdependence Exchange resources, influence others feelings, thought, etc. Meet each others needs TERM 10 Affectionate communication versus immediacy behaviors DEFINITION 10 Affectionate communication: o Behaviors that portray feelings of fondness and positive regard o Can be a critical incident that is a key in establishing relationships and keeping them close o Paradox of affection Immediacy behaviors: o Actions that signal warmth, communicate availability, decrease psychological or physical distance, promote involvement Do not necessarily express affection, though they may in some circumstances
