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Self-Disclosure (Self-disclosure is purposeful disclosure of significant…
Self-Disclosure
Self-disclosure is purposeful disclosure of significant personal information that wouldn’t normally be known by others.
The Social Penetration theory states that as we get to know someone, we engage in a reciprocal process of self-disclosure that changes in breadth and depth and affects how a relationship develops.
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Self-Disclosure is influenced by culture: The level that is appropriate in one culture may seem completely inappropriate in another. It’s pretty mainstream in North American society.
Self-Disclosure usually occurs in dyads: While it is true we can disclose to a larger group we tend to risk the most and share the most in dyads and small groups.
Self-Disclosure is reciprocal: It shouldn’t be a one-way monologue and tends to be an equal back and forth.
Self-Disclosure is usually symmetrical: We tend to match disclosure for disclosure so our sharing matched/symmetrical.
Self-Disclosure moves in small increments: The amount and type of disclosure typically happens slowly, incrementally and increases over time. The exception is when there is trauma or crisis, then disclosure tends to increase.
Self-Disclosure tends to move from less personal to more personal: Your partner will probably feel uncomfortable if you start with feelings and intense information without establishing a foundation of trust.
Self-Disclosure is relatively scarce: Research has shown that there seems to be a curvilinear relationship between openness and satisfaction in marriage, so that a moderate amount of openness produces better results than either extreme disclosure or withholding.
Self-Disclosure involves risk and trust: You do run the risk of being rejected when you share. But you also can build trust and a deeper more meaningful relationship.
Self-disclosure is purposeful disclosure of significant personal information that wouldn’t normally be known by others.
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The Johari window can be applied to a variety of interpersonal interactions in order to help us understand what parts of ourselves are open, hidden, blind, and unknown.
To help understand the concept, think of a window with four panes (see article for visual and more in-depth):
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The bottom right pane represents our unknown area, as it contains information not known to ourselves or others.
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