Definition and Role of Interpersonal Communication
📌 Interpersonal communication is the process of sending and receiving messages between two or more individuals, often involving immediate feedback, as defined by Joseph A. Devito.
👥 Its roles include building intellectual and social development, shaping identity/self-concept, helping to understand reality/truth around us, and being crucial for mental health.
🧠 A lack of interpersonal communication, especially during periods like the pandemic, can lead to increased stress and depression as a fundamental human need is unmet.

Skills for Effective Interpersonal Communication
👍 Effective communication requires the ability to mutually understand, demonstrate trust, be open, and practice self-acceptance; lack of trust creates communication blocks.
🗣️ Essential skills include accurately and clearly articulating thoughts and feelings, avoiding overly long preambles or reliance on hidden meanings.
🤝 The capacity to receive and give support and problem-solving skills are vital, emphasizing empathy and providing solutions rather than adding to the other person's problems.

Factors Influencing Interpersonal Communication
🔬 Interpersonal communication is influenced by interpersonal perception (interpreting sensory stimuli), self-concept (one's view of oneself), interpersonal attraction, and the interpersonal relationship.
🧠 Self-concept heavily impacts communication, with positive self-concept (88% influence on awareness level) leading to clearer, more objective views of others, while negative self-concept fosters judgment and negativity.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Factors shaping self-concept include family/parenting styles (most important) and reference groups (friends/peers), underscoring the need to be cautious about one's social circle.

Self-Concept: Positive vs. Negative
🌟 Individuals with positive self-concept show belief in overcoming failure, feel equal to others (avoiding inferiority), accept compliments gracefully, and are receptive to feedback and improvement.
😠 Those with negative self-concept (often labeled 'toxic') are defensive when criticized, overly responsive to praise, may feel uncomfortable seeing others succeed, and tend to withdraw or become overly competitive.

Johari Window Theory
🖼️ The Johari Window model illustrates self-awareness in four areas: Open Area (known to self and others), Blind Area (known to others, unknown to self), Hidden Area (known to self, unknown to others), and Unknown Area (unknown to both).
✨ Increasing the Open Area through openness to feedback is crucial; introverts naturally have smaller Open Areas compared to extroverts.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Prioritize building trust and opening up in conversations to prevent communication barriers and limited interactions.
➡️ Develop the skill to communicate thoughts and feelings precisely and clearly to avoid misunderstandings caused by overly implicit language or self-censorship.
➡️ Actively seek and accept feedback/criticism with a "Thank You," recognizing that those who offer feedback care, which is a hallmark of positive self-concept.
➡️ Be aware that your self-concept acts as the operating system influencing how you perceive and interact with everyone else; aim for a positive self-view.

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