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Communication and The Self, Part 2

Communication and The Self, Part 2. Presenting the Self Disclosing the Self. Identity Management. Identity Management : The communication strategies that people use to influence how others view them. Presenting the Selves. Public Self/Presenting Self Private Self.

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Communication and The Self, Part 2

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  1. Communication and The Self, Part 2 Presenting the Self Disclosing the Self

  2. Identity Management • Identity Management: The communication strategies that people use to influence how others view them.

  3. Presenting the Selves • Public Self/Presenting Self • Private Self

  4. Characteristics of Identity Management • We have multiple identities • ID Management is Collaborative • Deliberate or Unconscious • Varies by situation

  5. Why Manage Impressions • Social Rules • Personal Goals • Relational Goals

  6. How do we Manage Impressions? • Face to face communication • Social Media • ID management & Honesty We must decide what to disclose about our self to others in order to manage our identities.

  7. Self-Disclosure • Self-Disclosure: The process of deliberaterevealing information about oneself that is significant and would not normally be known to others.

  8. Models of Self-DisclosureThe Social Penetration Model

  9. Models of Self-Disclosure

  10. Benefits to Self-Disclosure • Catharsis • Self-Clarification • Self-Validation • Reciprocity • Impression Formation • Relational Maintenance • Moral Obligation • Social Influence • Self Defense

  11. Risks of Self-Disclosure • Rejection • Negative Impression • Decrease in Relational Satisfaction • Loss of Influence/Control • Hurt

  12. Guidelines for Appropriate Self-Disclosure 1. Self-Disclose the kind of information you want others to disclose to you.

  13. Guidelines • 2. Self-Disclose more intimate information only when you believe the disclosure represents acceptable risk.

  14. Guidelines • 3. Continue intimate self-disclosure only if it is reciprocated.

  15. Guidelines • 4. Move Self-Disclosure to deeper levels gradually.

  16. Final Guideline • 5. Reserve the most personal and sensitive self-disclosure for ongoing, intimate relationships.

  17. Balance • Important to have correct balance in relationship of self-disclosure and privacy. • What is the correct balance?

  18. Alternatives to Self-Disclosure • Silence • Lie • Equivocation • Hinting

  19. Self Concept Assignment • Due Tuesday, 9/18!

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