Interpersonal Communication Model

Interpersonal communication is communication that occurs between two people within the context of their relationship and as that evolves, helps them to define their relationship (p.22). With interpersonal communication as a backbone for meeting our daily needs, whether we communicate verbally or non-verbally when we are in the presences of others then communication is taking place. The elements of interpersonal communication are broken down into the communicators, the message, noise, feedback, context, and channel (p.9). The models such as interaction and transactional show that interpersonal communication works as a two-way street between the sender and receiver. When both the sender and receiver are receiving messages and feedback that defines a relationship where both needs are being met. Floyd discusses that interpersonal communication many aspects of our lives, from our physical needs and other every day needs to our experiences with relationships, spirituality, and identity (p.4). When we overcome the challenges with communication we can meet our needs and build relationships. To meet our needs, we must be willing to

With interactions with individuals such as family, friends, classmates, teachers, and others we meet daily we can have a sense of belonging if communication is used correctly. For an example, when we effectively communicate with professors we can lower levels of stress and anxiety. When there is an open channel of communication between yourself and a professor you are then creating a relationship between the two where you might indicate problems you might be having in the classroom and/or at home. If you never address an issue you are dealing with this can cause confusion and frustration between the two parties where one might stigmatize the other from past