HD 2314 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Nonverbal Communication, Conflict Avoidance, Identity Management

• School: Virginia Tech
• Department: Human Development
• Course: HD 2314
• Professor: Few- Demo

Document Summary

Early in a relationship we discuss non-personal issues. Onion theory of communication: as time goes by, we begin to take layers off and share personal information. Good communication adds to a deeply satisfying sexual relationship. Good communication allows people to recognize that conflict is inevitable; thus, abuse and violence is lessened. Relationship problems are often due to poor communication, which may create anxiety, anger, frustration and resentment. Get the job done (e. g. , sending the message) Relationship goal (e. g. , the decision to maintain a relationship) Identity management goal (how to portray yourself to others) Strategies for negotiation, conflict avoidance, arguing and interpersonal skills often are learned in families. Women are more expressive and use more emoticons. Cmc can allow focus on emotional intimacy, rather than physical attraction. Online intimacy is problematic, if one becomes compulsive in his/her use of the internet. Online infidelity increases because of the ease and secrecy.