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Social Penetration Theory

Social Penetration Theory. Dalmas Taylor. Irwin Altman. Social Penetration Theory (Altman & Taylor). How develop IP closeness (i.e. ) ? Theory in a IP Closeness proceed gradually & orderly Superficial  intimate exchng levels

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Social Penetration Theory

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  1. Social Penetration Theory Dalmas Taylor Irwin Altman

  2. Social Penetration Theory(Altman & Taylor) • How develop IP closeness (i.e. )? • Theory in a • IP Closeness • proceed gradually & orderly • Superficial  intimate exchng levels • motivat by current & predict. outcomes (Griffin, 1987) • Another • Process of intimacy dvlpment • w/ another person • Via and other

  3. Definition of Self-Disclosure (S-D) • Information about , • hearer wouldn’t , • communicated & .

  4. Depth & Breadth • Depth • Personal signif. • Breadth • RANGE of S-D across multiple areas • Can have… • one w/o other • Lots of Breadth, no depth!! • Lots of Depth, no breadth!! • Neither • Both breadth & depth

  5. Deeper • Breadthier (wider) = • Fast at beg • Slower as progress… • Why not reveal all right away? • Gradual! Layer by Layer! • Plunging is “weird” • Rs usually “cool off” – rarely “end abruptly”

  6. Intimacy Regulated on basis of Outcomes • Predicted outcomes • Perceived rewards & costs • For socpen to proceed…Mutual must of greater vulnerability (Process of social exchange)

  7. Discuss… • Economic basis of theory:

  8. Critiques • Thry is estab/familiar explan. of IPV dvlpmnt • Is S-D = intimacy too simplistic? (Petronio) • Too “clear-cut” ? • (costs/rewards tallied to get deeper S-D?) • Predictability? Do we consistently act egotistically?

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