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What affects self-disclosure?
3 Successful self-disclosure hinges on a variety of factors, including the type of relationship people share, the setting in which this information is relayed, and the current level of intimacy shared by those involved.
What are the 3 levels of self-disclosure?
Terms in this set (5)
- Level 1. Discussing facts/information is the “safest” and the least revealing.
- Level 2. Discussing the thoughts others have.
- Level 3. When you start discussing your own thoughts and opinions, you are beginning to take a stand and reveal yourself ( you are starting to risk more)
- Level 4.
- Level 5.
Which is a criteria for self-disclosure?
Self-disclosure has the self as subject, is intentional, is directed at another person, is honest, is revealing, contains information generally unavailable from other sources, and gains much of its intimate nature from the context in which it is expressed.
Who is more likely to self-disclose?
Research has shown that when one person self-discloses, another person is more likely to self-disclose. Initially, the process is started by one partner’s reveal of personal information to the other partner.
How does reciprocity affect disclosure?
How does reciprocity affect disclosure? Because you should only disclose if your communication partner is also disclosing, reciprocity can help you to decide how much and when to self-disclose during communication. Self-disclosure can help to overcome the barriers between speaker and audience.
What are the 6 guidelines for self-disclosure?
The six guidelines to self disclosure are, motivation, timing and location, relationship, reciprocal disclosure, confidential, and choice !
How can self-disclosure impact both positively and negatively your?
Self-disclosure builds positive, trusting relationships and encourages reciprocal disclosure. Self-disclosure could negatively put you in positions where people are gossiping about you. Self-disclosure could positively put in a position where people are friendly to you and want to learn more about you.
What is self-disclosure reciprocity?
Self-disclosure reciprocity refers to the process by which one person’s self-disclosure elicits another person’s self-disclose (e.g., Jourard, 1971) and also to whether disclosures are equivalent (e.g., in breadth, depth; Hill & Stull, 1982).
How does self-disclosure affect attraction?
Self-Disclosure Explained Disclosing thoughts and feelings and allowing a partner to reveal their ‘true selves’ leads to greater intimacy in romantic relationships, and ultimately to more satisfaction.
How can I improve my self-disclosure?
Begin with superficial details to create connections, then reveal more personal information as your relationships grow. The best self-disclosure works both ways. Listen actively when people open up to you, and be measured and respectful in the way that you respond.
How do you manage the danger and skills of self-disclosure?
Those steps include the following:
- Consider the benefits. Ask yourself in advance of using self-disclosure just how the disclosure will help the client.
- Consider the risks.
- Be brief.
- Use “I statements.” Make it clear that you are giving your opinion based on your personal experiences only.
- Consider your client’s values.