7. - CONTINUED
• To search for commonalities
• To build trust
• To facilitate self-expression
• To promote social comparison
• To develop relationships
• To ingratiate and manipulate
14. QUIZ
1. Mention two of the purposes of self-
disclosure
– To encourage reciprocation / build trust
2. Mention two factors influencing self-
disclosure
– Age, gender, religion, ethnicity, personality
3. Does high intoxication level always result
in high disclosure level
– No - not always
Notas del editor
Simon
Simon
GlenPeople are afraid of sharing their thoughts and feelings “plays cards close to their chest” as in poker. Experience good feedback – you continue relevations – if you meet closed persons and negative you become even more afraid and stop.Equal commitmnet from pepole to get the best business relationships.Important to let employees know that the problems are common and can be dealt with.
Simon
Anne
Troels
Anne
Troels
Simon
GlenSituation influences the degree of self-disclosure. This happens most often at work or at homeWarmth: the “warmer” the environment – the more selv disclosure. Plants, décor, plesent seating, etc. also music is important – clasical music makes people talk about more personal subjects. (classic music in the beginning)Privacy: The more private a conversation is, the more you reveil about yourself. HR-meeting versus an interview on national television. But why do people then participate in “chock-shows” on television?? Some want to change general believes about themselves, some wants 15 minutes of fame, promote business.Crisis: When in a crisis, people are more likely to self-disclosureIsolation: People cut from the rest of the society tend to have a greater need for self-disclosure