The 411 on Disability Disclosure: Addressing Self Disclosure During the Transition Process
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Self-Disclosure
What is Self-DisclosureTransferring information from the
hidden self to the open self
Can be consciously or unconsciously done
Includes disclosing information about others which will impact oneself
Irreversible
1. Who We Are – our personalityex. introverted/extroverted, confidence
- the more social a person is, the more likely they will self-disclose
2. Culture – different cultures have different views on self-disclosure, and the topics you disclose about
Ex. masculine versus feminine cultures(the showing of emotions)
3. Gender – the male and female psyche are inherently differentex. women tend to disclose more than men
4. The Listener – the no. of listeners (generally, the more listeners, the less willing to self-disclose)
- the relationship with the listener/listeners
- liking those with whom you self-disclose
- the dyadic effect
5. Topic – certain topics are more “taboo” than others
6. Channel of Communication – actually affects our willingness to
self-discloseEx. Online versus face-to-face
RisksRisks
a. Revealing too much-“knowledge is power”-people can use informationfor other purposes
b. Rejection/Loss of Self-Confidence- people might not support or like what
you disclose about yourself
RisksRisks
c. Material Loss- sensitive information, if revealed, can
cause a person to lose his job, status, ranking, etc.
RewardsRewards
1. Self-Knowledge/Understanding - gain insight and a new perspective on
oneself
2. Coping with Problems - lighten the “burden” of a problem - support/advice coming from others
helps
RewardsRewards
3. Improving Communication with Others- the more we understand the other
person, the better we can communicate with them
4. Establish Meaningful Relationships- self-disclosing shows trust to that
person, while listening to the other shows respect and care
Guidelines for Self-Disclosing1. Making Self-Disclosures
2. Responding to Disclosures
3. Resisting Pressure to Self-Disclose
Making DisclosuresRAB-OP
Reason – examine own motivationsAppropriateness – is the context,
relationship, time and place appropriate?
Burdens – consider the burdens the disclosure might cause you or the listener
Other Person - give others a chance to reciprocate with their own disclosures
Responding to DisclosuresHELBR
Hush – keep disclosures confidentialEncourage – express support for the
personListen – listen actively, with empathy
and with an open mind(don’t) Blackmail – don’t use disclosure
against the otherRespond – reciprocate by also
disclosing
Resisting Pressure to Self-Disclose
RIAResist – don’t get pushed into saying something you don’t want to
Indirect – change the topic and avoid questions that prompt you to self-disclose
Assert Position – directly but respectfully refuse