Social penetration theory in relationship formation

A major factor of disclosure is an individual calculation in direct relation to benefits of the relationship at hand. Several factors can affect the amount of self-disclosure between partners: However, even if a relationship is unhealthy, a person might choose to remain in it because it is better than what they perceive the real world to be. Again, we wanted to know if predictability mediates the relationship between self-disclosure and trust. Conference Papers—National Communication Association, 1. That is, when groups fall above the CL they are seen as being satisfying to the individual, and when they fall below the CL they are seen as being unsatisfying. On Facebook, users are able to determine their level and degree of self-disclosure by setting their privacy settings McCarthy,

Self-Disclosure in Reality TV". You become married and communication is at its all time high, when sometimes communication doesn't have to occur because you already know what the other wants or is going to say. User Account Sign In Not registered? The two may, however, never have discussed one another's views on religion.