Communication: Its Nature and Process

Communication

The process of giving and receiving information between a human source and a human receiver using words, symbols, or actions.

Communication (Gregorio, 2015)

A two-way process of connecting to living and nonliving things through the sharing and exchange of messages, information, ideas, and feelings for mutual understanding.

Communication as a Process

The exchange of ideas between two or more people through verbal (spoken or written) and/or nonverbal communication.

Sender

The person who originates the message and encodes thoughts into signals.

Encoding

Converting thoughts into signals such as words, symbols, or actions.

Channel

The medium through which the message is transmitted (e.g., air).

Noise

Anything that interferes with or reduces the quality of the message during transmission.

Receiver

The person who receives the message and decodes the signals.

Decoding

Converting received signals into meaningful thoughts.

Feedback

The receiver's response to the sender, allowing the receiver to become the new sender.

Communication Process

A rapid, orderly back-and-forth exchange where the sender and receiver continuously switch roles until understanding is achieved.

Barriers to Communication

Factors that block or interfere with the transmission of the message, causing misunderstanding.

Systematic Communication

Communication follows an organized process, and technological advancements have improved the exchange of information and messages in society.