How do dialectical tensions shape communication in different stages of relationships
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SummaryInterpersonal communication is communication between individuals that view one another as unique. Quite often, interpersonal communication occurs in dyads. In order for interpersonal communication to occur, participants must engage in self-disclosure, which is the revealing of information about oneself to others that is not known by them. As we self-disclose, we manage our relationships by negotiating dialectical tensions, which are opposing needs in interpersonal relationships. We use a variety of strategies for navigating these tensions, including neutralization, separation, segmentation, and reframing. As we navigate our interpersonal relationships, we create communication climates, which are the overall feelings and moods people have for one another and the relationship. When we engage in disconfirming messages, we produce a negative relational climate, while confirming messages can help build a positive relational climate by recognizing the uniqueness and importance of another person. The three primary types of interpersonal relationships we engage in are friendships, romantic relationships, and family relationships. Each of these relationships develop through a series of stages of growth and deterioration. Friendships and romantic relationships differ from family relationships in that they are relationships of choice. Each of these relationships requires commitment from participants to continuously navigate relational dynamics in order to maintain and grow the relationship. Finally, all relationships experience conflict. Conflict is often perceived as an indicator that there is a problem in a relationship. However, conflict is a natural and ongoing part of all relationships. The goal for conflict is not to eliminate it, but to manage it. There are five primary approaches to managing conflict which include dominating, obliging, compromising, avoiding, and integrating. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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Course Hero uses AI to attempt to automatically extract content from documents to surface to you and others so you can study better, e.g., in search results, to enrich docs, and more. This preview shows page 1 out of 1 page. Week 5 DQ 2COM-100February 8, 2019How do dialectical tensions shape communication in different stages of relationships? Use at leastthree examples from your own relationships to explain (i.e., identify the stage of the relationship ineach example, identify what tensions are present in each example, and explain how they shape thecommunication between you and your relational partner in each example).Concerning the three most common dialectical tensions, autonomy versus connection, opennessverses closedness, and novelty versus predictability, there are typical patterns based on the stage acertain relationship is in (Farmer, 2016). For example, a relationship in the initiating stage would mostlikely lean towards the closedness and novelty parts of the spectrum while a relationship in thebonding stage would likely lean towards openness and predictability, however, this is not always thecase. The balance is highly dependent on the needs and personalities of the individuals in the End of preview. Want to read the entire page? Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document Tags Interpersonal relationship, dialectical tensions shape communication Newly uploaded documentsNewly uploaded documentsWhat are dialectical tensions in communications?Communication parties experience internal, conflicting pulls causing relationships to be in a constant state of flux, known as dialectical tension. The pressures of these tensions occur in a wavelike or cyclical fashion over time.
What are the dialectics of relationship in interpersonal communication?The four core concepts of relational dialectics include: contradiction, totality, process, and praxis. Contradictions are the core concept of relational dialectics. It is the dynamic interplay between unified oppositions.
What type of dialectical tensions exist for individuals within a relationship?There are three main dialectical tensions within relationships. They are: integration/separation stability/change, and expression/privacy. Each of these tensions contains two separate forms.
What theory deals with dialectical tensions in a relationship?Definition of Relational Dialectics
Relational Dialectics Theory (RDT) is a communication theory that believes that relationships between people are always changing, that tensions in our relationships are normal, and that good clear communication is necessary to sustain positive productive interpersonal relationships.
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