The Uncertainty Reduction Theory states that before and during initial interactions between two people, one's first instinct is to reduce uncertainty about the other through various methods. For example, when you see someone you think you would like to know, you try and figure out what they are like through various methods so you can control the conversation and steer it into a path that the other person finds interesting. There are a few methods, or strategies, of figuring out what the other person
- The researchers primarily relied on Uncertainty Reduction Theory while conducting this study. This theory, through the development of eight axioms and 21 theorems, essentially states that individuals feel more comfortable around other individuals when they have a lower amount of uncertainty about the other’s thoughts and behaviors and thus are likely to try to reduce their uncertainty accordingly (Berger & Calabrese, 1975). Uncertainty Reduction Theory is focused on relational communication
Uncertainty Reduction Theory is a socio mental conventional hypothesis. It fundamentally addresses the procedure of how we pick up learning of others. The hypothesis additionally indicates how we as individuals are with uncomfortable circumstances, for example, when we experience outsiders. Charles Berger states that correspondence is utilized to pick up learning. It clarifies and foresee our collaborations with others. At the point when individuals meet, their key concern is to lessen Uncertainty
Analysis of the Uncertainty Reduction Theory on Interpersonal Communication Through this paper I will conduct an analysis of the uncertainty reduction theory and will then apply it to my own experience here in Colorado university. This theory has been subject to many articles and studies in the communication and social departments. Indeed, studying this theory can help us understanding human relations in interpersonal communication. Each of us has been one day confronted to uncertainty, whereas in
A Critique of Berger's Uncertainty Reduction Theory How do people get to know each other? Bugs Bunny likes to open up every conversation with the question, "What's up Doc? Why does he do this? Is Bugs Bunny "uncertain"? Let's explore this idea of uncertainty. Shifting focus now to college students. As many other college students at Ohio University, I am put into situations that make me uncertain of my surroundings almost every time I go to a class for the first time, a group meeting, or social
and begin to go through processes to ease this discomfort. This process is attributed to the Uncertainty Reduction Theory, which states that uncertainty is a negative experience that requires elimination in order for relationships to continue and grow (Theiss & Solomon). The reason why there is such a fight against uncertainty is because of the emotional toll that it takes upon individuals. Uncertainty has been linked to negative emotions, including anxiety, and can cause difficulty in the adaptation
“Managing physical distance can be difficult in all types of personal relationships” (Sahlstein, 2006, pg. 2). Social Penetration Theory and Uncertainty Reduction Theory can be applied to long-distance relationships to better understand why these relationships are more difficult and why conflict arises in certain situations. Social penetration and self-disclosure are important to make any relationship work, but with long-distance relationships it is even more critical. “Relationships develop through
aspects and theories that involve organizational communication throughout the movie. The film is about a US prison where the prisoners have formally served in the military and have committed crimes while serving their time. The movie shows how the prisoners come together when a former well-respected general is sent there to overpower the man that runs the facility. The first theory and probably the most noted theory is the Adaptive Structuration Theory of Marshall Scott Poole. Poole’s theory states,
The Anxiety/Uncertainty Management Theory According to William B. Gudykunst in his article "A Model of Uncertainty Reduction in Intercultural Encounters," the uncertainty reduction theory explains initial interactions between two strangers from the same culture. Studies, however, suggest this theory can also be extended to interpersonal communication between two people from different cultures. Uncertainty refers to how well you can accurately predict how strangers will behave during their
Another form of uncertainty is self-uncertainty. It refers to an individual's insecurities as seen when trying to describe, clarify, or predict his own behavioural actions, thoughts, and feelings. This according to (Berger & Bradac, 1982) could arise as a result of an absence of significant self-knowledge. Relational uncertainty is described as “the questions people have about participating in an interpersonal relationship (Leanne Knobloch and Kristen Satterlee (2012), p. 108). Research recommends
the concept of Uncertainty Reduction Theory (URT) is very simple to understand, when stranger first meet; the main goal is to reduce the uncertainty between them, during the encounter. Basically it comes down to how we address the basic process of how we get to know other people. According to communications professors Charles Berger and Richard J. Calabrese’s “Reducing uncertainty is particularly important in relationship development, so it is typical to find more uncertainty reduction behavior among
assessed by two theories, the Uncertainty Reduction Theory, and the Cognitive Dissonance Theory. The Uncertainty Reduction Theory focuses on how human communication is used to gain knowledge and create understanding. The Cognitive Dissonance Theory talks about how people take bits of knowledge and are more likely to eliminate the bad experiences. Cognitive dissonance is preventable based on the interactions teenagers have with each other. “By using the Uncertainty Reduction Theory, originated by
Interpersonal communication theories are interesting and compelling to read. They are astonishingly relatable to one’s everyday life. As one reads an interpersonal communication theory, he or she may find himself or herself thinking of instances in daily life and relationships that directly correspond with the theory. I found the theories to be eerily similar to how many people behave, communicate, and think with regards to interacting with one another. Interpersonal communication theories describe the communication
organizational communication theory. The organizational communication theory that I will be discussing is Uncertainty Reduction Theory. I was debating between this theory, and Organizational Information Theory, which is the process of making sense of equivocal information in an organization. In my experience, I was able to observe how this organization’s members accomplished the sense-making process with the information that they had. I ultimately chose Uncertainty Reduction Theory to discuss because I
as online self-disclosure increases uncertainty decreases. When a person knows more about someone requesting to be their “friend” on a social media site or if they are requesting to be someone’s “friend”, the more he or she knows about an individual, the more comfortable he or she is. This study presents respondents with self-disclosure when adding a “friend”. To begin, I will briefly review the issue of self-disclosure and present predictions with uncertainty made in this study. Literature Review
you” many would opt say this via text message rather than in person. Technology also provides us with the ability to solve the uncertainty associated with a situation. But, rather than meeting people in person to solve uncertainty, one can choose to browse the person... ... middle of paper ... ...2). The Facebook phenomenon: online self-disclosure and uncertainty reduction. China Media Research, 8(1), 48-53. Park, N., Jin, B., Jin, S.A. (2011). Effects of self-disclosure on relational intimacy
someone. “Love” is a word that is thrown around like a football. It seems like everyone either loves or hates each other these days. The love I am referring to is the physical/romantic love one feels with their intimate partner. There are a plethora of theories regarding interpersonal attraction, yet there are different phases of love. The three phases of a loving romantic relationship are typically: Meeting your partner for the first time, the dating stage, and marriage and beyond. Many would claim that
aside. In the movie “Arrival,” cross-cultural communication does more than establish a baseless conflict, it goes further by illustrating contemporary dilemmas in global communication that directly impact society. It does so by showcasing relevant theories and concepts and applies them throughout the
This assignment is meant to be a self-reflection on cross-cultural intimacy and relationships, Uncertainty Reduction Theory (URT) and how it relates to relational intimacy across cultures. I also evaluate my self-assessments of my sociocommunicative orientation/style, and my factors and preferences in choosing my mate and how these relate in intercultural context. Levels of intimacy in different types of relationships vary greatly across cultures. For example, a relationship between a teacher and
Consequences of prolonged information gathering (uncertainty reduction) improved my impressions and increased my perception of relational value. Knowing more about her resulted in a greater desire to increase intimacy. Shared relational, political, social and religious beliefs provided a basis for mutual feelings