SOCL 2505 Chapter : Sociology Unit 2
Document Summary
Perspectives on communication: communication difficulties often arise when partners have divergent communication styles, this section sheds light on two significant sources of communication. Gender differences in communication: common gender-related differences in communication often cause conflict between men and women. Using communication to develop intimacy: good, positive, communication is, hallmark of successful close relationships. Important in every stage of a close relationship. Important across the family life cycle: complex processes, certain principles can help improve interactions with others. Content and relationship messages: components of communication, content or report- facts, opinions, and other experiences relate to one another, relationship or command message- what an individual conveys about the relationship at hand, more subtle than report, conveyed nonverbally. Nonverbal communication: spoken communication, tone of voice, volume, pitch, speed of speech, and rhythm of speech, written communication, style of writing and the medium, handwritten, typed, email (formal or not), all caps, etc.
