Lecture 5- relational communications PDF

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Lecture 5- relational communications
Topics covered: Burgoon & Hale, contect, problem statements, literature reviews, relational stages, interpersonal repair, theories, attraction theory, social exchange theory, equity...

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Lecture 5- Relational Communication “mom always liked you best” Burgoon & Hale • Academic pedigrees- research you relate to, • The research you build your ideas with. • Defined relational communication- they made it a specialized thing in communications • 1984 – 2019 Context • Messages within the context of a relationship • Johari window examples • How different kinds of relationships influence interactions Problem Statements • What was the problem Anderson & Emmers-Sommers were trying to solve? • 1984 Burgoon & Hale - 12 dimensions • 2019 Political theory lacks depth in small group settings and political decision-making. What it is Not • Not HOW to do the project • NOT broad or vague • NOT a value statement • It is a clear and concise statement that shows commitment to your topic and you’ve done your homework Types? - Difference problem - Descriptive problem - Relational problem Literature reviews - Traces the relevant research - Not descriptions, popular press, blogs, dictionaries - Only pertain to research - citations What ARE They Then? What the heck are “the Literature”? Major works about a narrow topic- when you see the same things over and over again What is a “Review”? Snapshot major concepts With the relationships between literature So What? 1. Prove your own understanding 2. Demonstrating your knowledge

3. Updating your reader Relational Communication Relational Stages 1. Maintenance- the work you do to keep the relationship alive 2. Dissolution 3. Repair 4. Development 5. Deterioration - You can move through all the stages; no specific order Interpersonal Repair (repair wheel) - Acknowledge the risks - Recognize the problem - Productive conflict resolution - Propose possible solutions - Affirm each other - Integrate solution into everyday behaviour - Acknowledge the risks Theories • Attraction Theory:Berger & Calabrese (1975) • Social Exchange: Thibault & Kelly (1959) • Equity: John S Adams (1975) Attraction theory • Physical- romantic or bffs – brunette, tall • Proximity- closeness- they seem to be everywhere • Similarity- similarities between the two, same favourite sports team Social Exchange • Group interactions • Maximizing profits • Tipping the scales in your favour • According to the social exchange theory, humans weigh the costs against benefits while forming relationships Equity - Rewards and costs - Equal partners - Perceptual theory - Similar to social exchange but its equal...