barriers to communication

sender oriented barriers and receiver oriented barriers

two types of communication barrier by kaul ( 2000)

sender oriented barrier

poor construction of message

sender oriented barrier

inappropriate medium of communication

sender oriented barrier

noise

sender oriented barrier

faulty choice of words

sender oriented barrier

inappropriate quantity of information

receiver oriented barrier

poor retention of ideas

receiver oriented barrier

inattentive listening

receiver oriented barrier

tendency to evaluate

physiological, environmental, psychological, social, and cultural

five categories of communication barriers according to potter et al. (2021)

physiological

these barriers include hearing problems, poor listening skills, poor retention, and memory, and discomfort due to illness

environmental

these barriers includes loud background noice, highly uncomfortable temperature in the room ( whether very hot or very cold), and unhygienic or messy surroundings

psychological

these barriers inclues emotional disturbances such as anger, jealousy, and suspicion; anxiety that results in confused thinking; prejudice, resentment, and antagonism

social

these barriers includes social taboos ( or topics that are usually considered off limits); and different social strata or classes to where the participants belong

cultural

these barriers includes differences in ethnic, religious, and cultural norms in terms of language and behavior

use appropriate language, make the delivery of your message clear, send consistent signals, and reduce physical distractions

tips in order to avoid communicative barriers according to butterflied ( 2009 )

speaker

as ____ you need to exert dure diligence in the way you craft your message, appropriateness of content , medium and delivery and ensure a good physical, psychological and social environment conducive to effective communication.

receiver

as ___ you need to give your undivided attention ti the transmission of the message, properly execute every step of the listening process so that you can discern both content and intent and you should correct your interpretation of the locutionary and illocutionary acts