Interpersonal Communication: Context and Connection

by ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI)

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Interpersonal Communication: Context and Connection provides an engaging overview of interpersonal communication grounded in theory, research, and practical application, with an eye to the lived experience of college students. Using descriptions, examples, images, and activities that would connect with our students, we focused on fundamental concepts, theories, and models that addressed the student learning outcomes for achieving knowledge and skills in interpersonal communication.

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Subjects
Social Sciences, Communication
Licence
Several licences (each page states its own), as LibreTexts states it
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Program Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. About the book
  7. Licensing
  8. About the Authors
  9. 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
  10. 1.1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
  11. 1.2: Defining Interpersonal Communication
  12. 1.3: Communication Principles
  13. 1.4: Models of Communication
  14. 1.5: Interpersonal Communication Fulfills Our Needs
  15. 1.6: Tools of Interpersonal Communication
  16. 1.7: Ethical Communication
  17. 1.8: Summary and Review
  18. 1.9: References
  19. 2: Communication and Self
  20. 2.1: Introduction to Communication and Self
  21. 2.2: Understanding the Self—Who You Are
  22. 2.3: Forming the Self
  23. 2.4: Communicating the Self
  24. 2.5: Changing the Self
  25. 2.6: Summary and Review
  26. 2.7: References
  27. 3: Perception and Communication
  28. 3.1: Introduction to Perception and Communication
  29. 3.2: Perception Process—Parts 1 and 2 (Selection and Organization)
  30. 3.3: Perception Process - Part 3 (Interpretation)
  31. 3.4: Influences on Perception
  32. 3.5: Stereotyping, Microaggressions, and Bias
  33. 3.6: Guidelines for Effective Perception
  34. 3.7: Summary and Review
  35. 3.8: References
  36. 4: Verbal Elements of Communication
  37. 4.1: Introduction to Verbal Elements of Communication
  38. 4.2: The Nature of Language
  39. 4.3: Language Barriers
  40. 4.4: Improving Verbal Communication
  41. 4.5: Summary and Review
  42. 4.6: References
  43. 5: Nonverbal Elements of Communication
  44. 5.1: Introduction to Nonverbal Elements of Communication
  45. 5.2: Definitions
  46. 5.3: The Roles of Nonverbal Communication in Interpersonal Communication
  47. 5.4: The Six Functions of Nonverbal Communication
  48. 5.5: The Channels of Nonverbal Communication
  49. 5.6: Summary and Review
  50. 5.7: References
  51. 5.8: Case Study
  52. 6: Listening
  53. 6.1: Introduction to Listening
  54. 6.2: Stages of the Listening Process
  55. 6.3: Functions of Listening
  56. 6.4: Listening Styles
  57. 6.5: Barriers to Listening
  58. 6.6: Ineffective Listening Practices
  59. 6.7: Becoming a Better Listener
  60. 6.8: Summary and Review
  61. 6.9: References
  62. 7: Emotions
  63. 7.1: Introduction to Emotions
  64. 7.2: What Are Emotions?
  65. 7.3: Influences on Emotional Expression
  66. 7.4: Emotions in Relationships
  67. 7.5: Managing Emotions
  68. 7.6: Guidelines for Communicating Emotions Effectively
  69. 7.7: Coping with Challenging Emotions
  70. 7.8: Summary and Review
  71. 7.9: References
  72. 8: Communication Climate
  73. 8.1: Introduction to Communication Climate
  74. 8.2: Confirming and Disconfirming Climates
  75. 8.3: Context Can Play a Role in Identifying Confirming and Disconfirming Responses
  76. 8.4: Supportive versus Defensive Communication
  77. 8.5: Skills to Support Confirming Communication Climates
  78. 8.6: Summary and Review
  79. 8.7: References
  80. 9: Interpersonal Conflict
  81. 9.1: Introduction to Interpersonal Conflict
  82. 9.2: Interpersonal Conflict Defined
  83. 9.3: Conflict Goals and Outcomes
  84. 9.4: Conflict Management Style
  85. 9.5: Unproductive Conflict
  86. 9.6: Conflict Resolution
  87. 9.7: Summary and Review
  88. 9.8: References
  89. 10: Building and Maintaining Relationships
  90. 10.1: Introduction to Building and Maintaining Relationships
  91. 10.2: Foundations of Relationships
  92. 10.3: Common Relationship Types
  93. 10.4: Relationship Stages
  94. 10.5: The Role of Self-Disclosure
  95. 10.6: Couple Communication
  96. 10.7: Cycle of Abuse and Coming Apart
  97. 10.8: Summary and Review
  98. 10.9: References
  99. 11: Dark Side of Communication
  100. 11.1: Introduction to the Dark Side of Communication
  101. 11.2: Deception and Gaslighting
  102. 11.3: Jealousy, Secret Tests, and Gossip
  103. 11.4: Communication as a Weapon—Aggression in Relationships
  104. 11.5: The Dark Side of Social Media
  105. 11.6: Summary and Review
  106. 11.7: References
  107. 12: Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
  108. 12.1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
  109. 12.2: Interpersonal Communication and the Workplace
  110. 12.3: Types of Workplace Relationships
  111. 12.4: A Guide to Communicating Professionally in Workplace Relationships
  112. 12.5: Boundaries at Work
  113. 12.6: Summary and Review
  114. 12.7: References
  115. Back Matter
  116. Index
  117. Glossary
  118. Detailed Licensing