Self-disclosure Flashcards
What is self disclosure
revealing personal information about the self to another person
what are the factors of Self-Disclosure
The Person who you disclose information too
The stage of the relationship or time
the person who is disclosing the information
what information is being disclosed
the reasons for information being self-disclosed
What is Social Penetration theory
the process of gradually reviling information about yourself to someone else
what are the levels of social penetration theory in levels
Superficial
Intimate
Personal
Core
What is the Superficial level
information lacking depth of persons lives examples of this would be a persons job, hobbies, where they live
what is the intimate level
self disclosure with more depth for example a persons hobbies and interest as or information about their personal relationships
what is the core level
disclosing the deepest information about yourself such as fears and previous misdeeds
what is the personal level
disclosing deep information such as insecurities, aspirations, mistakes made
why is self-disclosure important
self-disclosure must be reciprocated by each person to develop the relationship
