Self-disclosure (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Definition of self-disclosure
Definition of self-disclosure
Voluntarily sharing personal & private aspects with another
Social Penetration Theory developers
Social Penetration Theory developers
Altman and Dalmas
Breadth of self-disclosure meaning
Breadth of self-disclosure meaning
Wide range of superficial info; low-risk disclosure at start
Depth of self-disclosure meaning
Depth of self-disclosure meaning
Deep, intimate, high-risk info like beliefs, memories, secrets
Importance of self-disclosure in relationships
Importance of self-disclosure in relationships
Crucial factor; greater disclosure leads to intimacy & connection
Reciprocal exchange in Social Penetration Theory
Reciprocal exchange in Social Penetration Theory
Both partners must share personal info to build trust & deepen
Sprecher & Hendrick's finding on self-disclosure
Sprecher & Hendrick's finding on self-disclosure
Strong correlation between self-disclosure & satisfaction
Laurenceau's study finding
Laurenceau's study finding
Self-disclosure linked to higher intimacy in married couples
Hass & Stafford: % using self-disclosure (gay men/women)
Hass & Stafford: % using self-disclosure (gay men/women)
57%
Sexual self-disclosure in individualist cultures
Sexual self-disclosure in individualist cultures
Accepted
Sexual self-disclosure in collectivist cultures
Sexual self-disclosure in collectivist cultures
Seen as taboo
Tang et al.'s research topic
Tang et al.'s research topic
Cultural differences in self-disclosure
Duck's challenge to self-disclosure theory
Duck's challenge to self-disclosure theory
Deep disclosure in breakdown doesn't prevent relationship failing
Gender differences in self-disclosure
Gender differences in self-disclosure
Women better communicators; male disclosure rewarding to women