Knowra Interpersonal communication Interpersonal communication Interpersonal communication is the exchange of information, meaning, and emotion between people through verbal and nonverbal messages. It includes both deliberate expression and interpretation shaped by context and relationships.
Communication model : A framework describing how messages pass between sources and recipients through channels, codes, and feedback. Interpersonal exchanges are modeled as message flows shaped by feedback and context.
Verbal communication : Communication using spoken or written words to convey messages. Words provide the explicit linguistic material of many interpersonal exchanges.
Conflict resolution : The process of addressing disagreement to reach an outcome acceptable to the parties involved. Clear exchange and careful listening can turn interpersonal disagreement toward resolution.
Mass communication : The dissemination of messages to large audiences through media and communication technologies. It contrasts face-to-face or relationship-based exchange with one-to-many transmission.
Relational communication : Communication that expresses, develops, or changes the relationships between participants. Messages convey not only content but also how people position themselves toward one another.
Active listening : A listening practice involving sustained attention, interpretation, and responses that show understanding. It makes the recipient’s role an active part of meaning-making.
Body language : Meaning conveyed through bodily posture, movement, gesture, and facial expression. Visible bodily behavior supplies cues that shape how messages are interpreted.
Negotiation : A process in which parties communicate to reach an agreement on interests or terms. Negotiators use questions, proposals, and responses to shape shared decisions.
Intrapersonal communication : Communication occurring within an individual, including internal dialogue and self-directed thought. It locates communication within one person rather than between people.
Self-disclosure : The intentional sharing of personal information, thoughts, or feelings with another person. Personal disclosures can deepen intimacy while changing relational expectations.
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