Introduction to Johari Window & Self-Disclosure

Interpersonal communication: an exchange between two/more individuals who are part of a close relationship in which they get to know one another as individuals

Self-Disclosure: the process of revealing information about yourself to others that is not readily known by them

Rule of Reciprocity: self-disclosure between two ppl works best in a back and forth fashion

Johari Window

• by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham

• Helps ppl think about differences in how they see themselves and how others see them

• Open area: info that is known to us and to others

• Blind area/spot: apparent to others, yet we are unaware of in ourselves

• Hidden area: contains info that you know but you keep hidden from others

• Unknown area: contains info that neither you nor others know about you