Meaning-Making in Communication: Understanding that communication creates and shapes meaning, influenced by social and cultural contexts.
Social Construction of Reality: Emphasizing that our social interactions and communication contribute to constructing our shared reality and perceptions.
Co-Creation of Meaning: Acknowledging that communication is a collaborative process where meaning is co-created between individuals through dialogue and interaction.
Contextual Understanding: Considering the influence of social, cultural, and situational contexts on interpersonal communication dynamics.
Language and Symbolic Interaction: Exploring how language and symbols impact interpersonal communication, shaping thoughts, and perceptions.
Relationship Development and Maintenance: Understanding how communication practices contribute to building, maintaining, and potentially changing relationships.
Listening and Empathy: Highlighting the importance of active listening and empathy in effective interpersonal communication.
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation: Strategies for managing conflicts and negotiating meaning in interpersonal interactions.
Power and Social Influence: Examining power dynamics and social influences that affect communication and relationships.
Reflection and Self-awareness: Encouraging self-reflection and self-awareness to understand one's communication patterns and their impact on others.
Language | English |
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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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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