Self Disclosure Is this related to self disclosure

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Self Disclosure Is this related to self disclosure? No. But to which aspects of

Self Disclosure Is this related to self disclosure? No. But to which aspects of communication competence is this related?

Exam 1 is Tuesday June 17 th • Around 40 questions total • 10

Exam 1 is Tuesday June 17 th • Around 40 questions total • 10 -15 True/False • 25 -30 Multiple Choice • Will you need to bring anything? • A writing utensil • Is there a study guide? • Yes, the “take-away” points slide at the end of each lecture • Can I miss and make up the exam? • No, except under extreme and rare circumstances

Take-Away Points • Vocab: self-disclosure, reciprocation • Predicted Outcome Value Theory • What is

Take-Away Points • Vocab: self-disclosure, reciprocation • Predicted Outcome Value Theory • What is the general principle? • What happens to future relationships depending on the POV? Which person determines the level that the relationship will reach? • Social Penetration Theory • What is the general principle? • Depth vs. breadth • Similarities & differences from POV theory • Relationship development • Self disclosure's role in initiation, maintenance, termination • Appropriate guidelines for self disclosure • How does self-disclosure related to liking?

Self disclosure is the process whereby people verbally reveal themselves to others.

Self disclosure is the process whereby people verbally reveal themselves to others.

Not disclosing something serious can impact psychological and biomedical health.

Not disclosing something serious can impact psychological and biomedical health.

Having just one person to disclose to can be enough to have beneficial outcomes.

Having just one person to disclose to can be enough to have beneficial outcomes. =

Self Disclosure & Relationship Initiation 1) Predicted Outcome Value Theory 2) Social Penetration Theory

Self Disclosure & Relationship Initiation 1) Predicted Outcome Value Theory 2) Social Penetration Theory

When one person discloses, the other is likely to match that level of disclosure,

When one person discloses, the other is likely to match that level of disclosure, called reciprocation.

Liking and self-disclosure are linked. • Self disclosure causes the person to like the

Liking and self-disclosure are linked. • Self disclosure causes the person to like the discloser • Liking of the other causes the person to disclose • People like the other as a result of disclosing to that person

Self disclosure impacts relationship development, maintenance, and dissolution. • Start…. . . . Maintain………….

Self disclosure impacts relationship development, maintenance, and dissolution. • Start…. . . . Maintain…………. End POV ------Social Penetration Theory----

Predicted Outcome Value Theory says we predict relational outcomes from a first encounter. •

Predicted Outcome Value Theory says we predict relational outcomes from a first encounter. • We assess the predicted outcome value (POV) for a person

Predicted Outcome Value Theory • Bases for POV judgments • Proximity/access • Physical attractiveness

Predicted Outcome Value Theory • Bases for POV judgments • Proximity/access • Physical attractiveness • Similarity • Type of potential relationship vs. existing relationships • Which ones are related to self disclosure?

Predicted Outcome Value Theory • As POV increases, • Quantity of verbal communication increases

Predicted Outcome Value Theory • As POV increases, • Quantity of verbal communication increases • Intimacy of communication content increases • Nonverbal expressions of affiliation increase • If low POV • Restrict and end initial conversation • Maintain 1 st impression • If high POV • Potential for relationship development • Maintain 1 st impression?

Social Penetration Theory claims that communication and relationship development are intertwined. • Altman &

Social Penetration Theory claims that communication and relationship development are intertwined. • Altman & Taylor (1973)

The breadth and depth of communication determine the level of the relationship.

The breadth and depth of communication determine the level of the relationship.

Checking Understanding • What aspects of relationships and self-disclosure do Predicted Outcome Value Theory

Checking Understanding • What aspects of relationships and self-disclosure do Predicted Outcome Value Theory and Social Penetration Theory have in common? • What are the differences between these two theories?

For relational maintenance, “catching up” or “debriefing” is an important component. Privacy Openness Tension

For relational maintenance, “catching up” or “debriefing” is an important component. Privacy Openness Tension

Relationship de-escalation can also be caused by self-disclosure or lead to self-disclosure How?

Relationship de-escalation can also be caused by self-disclosure or lead to self-disclosure How?

Do women use self-disclosure more than men? • Women disclose more than men, BUT

Do women use self-disclosure more than men? • Women disclose more than men, BUT difference is small • 85% overlap in self disclosure

Guidelines for Appropriate Self Disclosure (SD) • SD the kind of info you want

Guidelines for Appropriate Self Disclosure (SD) • SD the kind of info you want others to disclose to you • SD more intimate information only when you believe the disclosure represents an acceptable risk • Continue intimate SD only if reciprocated • Move SD to deeper levels gradually • Reserve most personal and sensitive SD for ongoing intimate relationships

Are these rules still applicable with social media? • SD the kind of info

Are these rules still applicable with social media? • SD the kind of info you want others to disclose to you • SD more intimate information only when you believe the disclosure represents an acceptable risk • Continue intimate SD only if reciprocated • Move SD to deeper levels gradually • Reserve most personal and sensitive SD for ongoing intimate relationships

Anonymous Self-Disclosure

Anonymous Self-Disclosure

Take-Away Points • Vocab: self-disclosure, reciprocation • Predicted Outcome Value Theory • What is

Take-Away Points • Vocab: self-disclosure, reciprocation • Predicted Outcome Value Theory • What is the general principle? • What happens to future relationships depending on the POV? Which person determines the level that the relationship will reach? • Social Penetration Theory • What is the general principle? • Depth vs. breadth • Similarities & differences from POV theory • Relationship development • Self disclosure's role in initiation, maintenance, termination • Appropriate guidelines for self disclosure • How does self-disclosure related to liking?

References • Tardy, C. H. , & Dindia, K. (2006). Self-disclosure: Strategic revelation of

References • Tardy, C. H. , & Dindia, K. (2006). Self-disclosure: Strategic revelation of information in personal and professional relationships. In O. Hargie (Ed. ), The handbook of communication skills (pp. 229260). • Altman, I. , & Taylor, D. , (1973). Social Penetration: The Development of Interpersonal Relationships. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston