Each of these has its own effect on communication and the misunderstandings that may come if one is not aware of the barrier. It is vital to the health of human relationships that we are aware of these communication barriers and make an effort to understand each other. As described in the article titled "Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication" from HealthDay (2011, January), it is shown that spouses believe that they understand each other better than they understand strangers, however, that is not accurate. According to Kenneth Savitsky (2011), professor of psychology at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass, "accuracy rates for spouses and strangers were statistically identical." (Par.
Finally, I want to help you understand how your perceptions, emotions, and nonverbal expression can affect your interpersonal relationship. My textbook states, “ Effective communication patterns and skills are important characteristics of a good relationship.” (Sole,2011,ch.8.1) When we do not communicate in our personal relationships, utilizing the skills of listening, open mindedness, clarity, and honesty , a good relationship can turn bad real quick. An article in Health Day News states, “For many people, their communication skills with loved ones are not as strong as they think.”(2011, Jan.24) First I want to explain to you both some of the principles and misconceptions about effective interpersonal
Discuss research into the maintenance of relationships (8+16marks) Start with a summary sentence: Research into the maintenance of relationships has potentially massive applications to everyday life: If psychology can offer suggestions as to how couples can happily stay in a relationship then ideally the world could be a happier place. Both Social Exchange Theory and the Equity theory which espoused from it attempt to explain the maintenance of relationships. However methodological, cultural issues and theoretical flaws mean that applying research findings into useful settings is somewhat compromised. One theory of relationship maintenance is Social Exchange Theory (SET) Thibault & Kelly (1959) This suggests that relationships are maintained when an individual can maximise the benefits and minimise costs within a relationship. This is regarded as an economic model as it theoretically gives numerical values to emotions and feelings.
Rogers’ “person centered therapy” became the platform for the type of therapy most counselors use today. Rogers believed “we are the best experts on ourselves” and noticed that most people tended to use the phrases “I feel” and “I don’t understand what’s happening” (McLeod, 2008, p.1). Taking a more humanistic approach allows the client more freedom to guide his or her sessions and be more open with his or her therapist. Rogers believed therapists needed a warmer approach. The therapist shows authentic expression (or congruence) to his or her client and does not maintain a “blank slate” expression.
People communicate for different reasons such as, to gain understanding and knowledge, to learn, to survive, to socialise with others, to give opinions, to show emotions, to work together as a team, to understand etcetera. Effective Communication In order to be effective when communicating individuals need to be approachable, this means positive body language. Individuals also need to be more confident and clear when communicating otherwise it is easy for miscommunication to occur. Communication is also effective because without it individuals can become isolated and wouldn’t be able to make friends and build relationships. Communication Cycle According to Nolan (1999: 162), ‘communication is not just about giving information to people, as during the conversation individuals go round in a ‘cycle’’.
How to effectively use Interpersonal Communication in Relationships Sylvia F. Granville COM200: Interpersonal Communication (ADM1320A)) Instructor: Katie Rosenthal June 3, 2013 I. Introduction Thesis Statement Although newly engaged couples are seeking active methods of communication, Interpersonal communication should be used effectively because it controls one’s emotional intelligence, interpersonal interactions, words that affects one’s attitudes, behavior and perception, and strategies of listening. II. Body paragraph #1 – Topic Sentence #1 While Interpersonal Communication consists of the mental and physical ability of emotional intelligence through effective communication, insignificant interpersonal communication is likely to influence one’s improvement to communicate and affect the way one’s feelings is managed through emotional intelligence. A.
Due to the closeness in relationships between love ones they feel as if they know what the other person is thinking or feeling. When in actuality you or the love one should be really listening to what it is that is being said. It seems more convenient to our relationships and lives that we always understand or know exactly what our love one is thinking or wants. Believing this in my opinion is the reason why there is such poor communication among close relationship. My husband and I went to high school together but weren’t really close.
The fascination of “falling in love,” having a family, and financially stable is one of the reasons individuals want to get married or have relationships (Berger, 2010, p. 412). Over time as individuals get to know about each other they tend to share more intimate details with each other , which is a sign of trust, and commitment. Young adults generally live together instead of marrying before the age of 25 (Berger, 2010, p. 414). This does not mean that complications will not occur in a relationship. Violence, drugs, and alcohol problems happen more frequently in couples that are not married.
Therefore parents are the most important people in their children into a confident, productive, and responsible adult in today’s society. According to divorce Wizard (1997), good solid parenting has less to do with the number of parents in the home and more to do with the quality of parenting. Therefore single parents are to make their families their first priority often this is done by being supportive, patient and putting their children need first but keeping open communication within the family can be very helpful to developing trusting relationship. Commitment and accepting responsibilities are also skills that skills that are necessary as single parents it is very important to acknowledge and accept that there will be difficult situations to deal with such as limit personal time, restricted personal life and
Some may think that family is the only support system out there. That’s a false statement though. Colleges have many support systems to help you academically, physically, or mentally. They provide the right type of support that’s needed to realize your personal dreams and goals. (McClelland, 2010, pg.