Interpersonal Relations, Self-Disclosure, and First Impression

Human Relation & Communication Skills:

Interpersonal Relations, Self-disclosure, And First Impression

Objectives:

By the end of the lecture the nurse student will be able to:

1. Mention two theories of interpersonal relationship.

2. Describe different phases of interpersonal relationship.

3. Discuss the development of interpersonal relationship.

4. Describe different social Interactions.

5. List various guidelines for self-disclosure.

6. State how one describes feelings.

7. Differentiate between displaying feelings, describing feelings, and withholding feelings.

8. Appreciate the importance of first impression.

9. Discuss how to improve first impression.

Outlines:

I. Interpersonal relations

1. Definition of interpersonal relations.

2. Theories of interpersonal relationship.

3. Phases of interpersonal relationship.

4. Development of interpersonal relationship.

5. Social Interactions.

II. Self-disclosure.

1. Definition of self- disclosure.

2. Guidelines for self-disclosure.

3. How does one describe feelings?

4. Difference between displaying feelings, describing

Feelings and withholding feelings.

III. First impression

1. Definition of first impression.

2. importance of first impression.

3. How to make a good first impression.

I. Interpersonal Relations.

An interpersonal relationship is normally viewed as a connection between two individuals. Individuals can also have relationships with groups of people. All relationships involve some level of interdependence.

Interpersonal Relations Theory.

(1) Interpersonal Need Theory:

- It proposes that whether or not a