Communicating Interpersonally; A Social Construction Approach

John stewart

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The Sixth Edition of Together: Communicating Interpersonally brings lead author John Stewart together with award-winning colleagues Karen Zediker and Saskia Witteborn to continue the book's traditional emphasis on contact while adding two

What will you learn from this book

  1. Meaning-Making in Communication: Understanding that communication creates and shapes meaning, influenced by social and cultural contexts.

  2. Social Construction of Reality: Emphasizing that our social interactions and communication contribute to constructing our shared reality and perceptions.

  3. Co-Creation of Meaning: Acknowledging that communication is a collaborative process where meaning is co-created between individuals through dialogue and interaction.

  4. Contextual Understanding: Considering the influence of social, cultural, and situational contexts on interpersonal communication dynamics.

  5. Language and Symbolic Interaction: Exploring how language and symbols impact interpersonal communication, shaping thoughts, and perceptions.

  6. Relationship Development and Maintenance: Understanding how communication practices contribute to building, maintaining, and potentially changing relationships.

  7. Listening and Empathy: Highlighting the importance of active listening and empathy in effective interpersonal communication.

  8. Conflict Resolution and Negotiation: Strategies for managing conflicts and negotiating meaning in interpersonal interactions.

  9. Power and Social Influence: Examining power dynamics and social influences that affect communication and relationships.

  10. Reflection and Self-awareness: Encouraging self-reflection and self-awareness to understand one's communication patterns and their impact on others.

Language English
ISBN-10 81-7992-533-1
ISBN-13 9788179925331
No of pages 414
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Jaico Books
Published Date 31 Dec 1899

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