Self- disclosure theory
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What is self-disclosure?
Sharing of personal info w/ ppl that they wouldnt otherwise know or discover
Creates intimacy
What is
Sharing of personal info w/ ppl that they wouldnt otherwise know or discover
Creates intimacy
Self-disclosure
How does self-disclosure help relationships?
Develops understanding b/t 2 ppl and creates a connection
Why do people have to be careful with self-disclosure?
Disclosing highly intimate information may be seen as inappropriate + violating social norms in early stage of relationships
What is
Disclosing highly intimate information may be seen as inappropriate + violating social norms in early stage of relationships
Why people have to be careful with self disclosure
How can self disclosure decrease attraction?
Might not agree
Recipient might feel threatened + not know how to respond
3 reasons self-disclosure is important
Emotional connection
Stronger commitment
Trust
What is
Emotional connection
Stronger commitment
Trust
3 reasons self-disclosure is important
3 factors that influence self-disclosure
Personality
Mood
Gender differences
What is
Personality
Mood
Gender differences
3 factors that affect self-disclosure
How does personality influnce self-disclosure?
> extroverted people have an easier time forming relationships + > likely to disclose early on in relationship
What is
> extroverted people have an easier time forming relationships + > likely to disclose early on in relationship
How personality affects self-disclosure
How does mood affect self-disclosure?
People in a positive + optimistic mood more likely to disclose than those in a negative mood
What is
People in a positive + optimistic mood more likely to disclose than those in a negative mood
How mood affects self-disclosure
How does gender affect self-disclosure?
Women disclose more coz seen as better communicators
therefore, self-disclosure from a male may be rewarding for female
Males may not be used to sharing info + may feel threatened when females self-disclose
What is
Women disclose more coz seen as better communicators
therefore, self-disclosure from a male may be rewarding for female
Males may not be used to sharing info + may feel threatened when females self-disclose
Gender differences in self-disclosure