Identity

Question 1

What is Derlega’s definition of self-disclosure?

Answer 1

“An interaction between at least two individuals where one intends to deliberately divulge something personal to another”

Question 2

What is the Mosby’s Medical Dictionary definition of self-disclosure?

Answer 2

“The process by which one person lets his or her inner being, thoughts and emotions be known to another. It is important for psychological growth in individual and group psychotherapy”.

Question 3

What factors influence self-disclosure?

Answer 3

• Reciprocity
• Norms
• Trust
• The Quality of the Relationship
• Gender
• Culture

Question 4

How Dows culture define self-disclosure?

Answer 4

• Western Societies traditionally value ‘individualism’; promoting self-reliance and personal goals above the collective goals of the social group.
• Eastern Societies traditionally value ‘collectivism’; promoting interdependence and social group goals above those of personal goals.