Barriers of Communication for effective communication.pptx

the various barriers in a communication process which can effect an effective communication

1. Barriers Of Communication

2. What are Communication Barriers? Communication barriers are any obstacles or difficulties that come in the way of effective communication. They may be physical, mechanical, psychological, cultural, or linguistic in nature. In communication theory, all barriers are collectively termed as "NOISE" - a concept that represents any interference that distorts the communication process.

3. 🔊 Competing Stimulus Background conversations, loud music, traffic noise, or natural sounds like crow cawing that can drown out the message entirely. 🌡️ Environmental Stress High temperature, humidity, poor ventilation, vibrations, strong glare - all contribute to message distortion. 😴 Subjective Stress Sleeplessness, ill health, effects of drugs, and mood variations affecting listening and interpretation abilities. ❓ Medium Ignorance Unfamiliarity with communication mediums (oral, written, audio, visual, audiovisual) turns the medium itself into a barrier. 1. Physical Barriers

4. 2. Psychological Barriers 👑 Status Barriers Social rank based on abilities, pay, job skills, seniority, type of work, age, and authority level affects communication dynamics. 💭 Attitudes & Values Personal attitudes and values filter messages. Unfavorable messages are often rejected or misinterpreted based on personal belief systems. 👁️ Different Perceptions People prefer to believe what they want to be true. Physical senses vary in range and power, leading to different interpretations of reality. 🧠 Inference Issues Statements going beyond facts can give wrong signals. Our daily life relies on inferences that may prove incorrect. Everyone has a unique "frame of reference" - a mental window through which we view the world, influenced by experiences, cultural environment, and personal development.

5. 2. Psychological Barriers We cannot communicate every detail of our experiences and must focus on selected aspects, losing some information in the process. 📝 Abstracting Messages lose accuracy through translations, interpretations, and simplifications. Grapevine communication often adds distortions with each repetition. 🔄 Distortion & Filtering People who assume they know everything about a subject close their minds to new ideas, facts, and suggestions. 🚫 Closed-Mindedness Poor attention due to distractions, emotions, personal problems, or lack of interest in the message content. 👂 Bad Listening

6. Emotional & Resistance Barriers While positive emotions like joy don't interfere, negative emotions create strong barriers. Excited communicators cannot organize thoughts properly and receivers cannot grasp true meaning. Negative Emotions New ideas are often rejected when they conflict with existing beliefs, morals, and values. People feel insecure about change and prefer maintaining the status quo. Resistance to Change An angry person misinterpreting neutral statements as attacks Fear preventing someone from asking clarifying questions Excitement causing someone to interrupt before understanding the full message Nervousness making someone avoid important conversations Examples: 😢 🛡️

7. 3. Linguistic & Cultural Barriers English used in India takes on local meanings and connotations Idioms and phrases carry different cultural significance Each language shapes the reasoning patterns of its speakers Non-verbal communication varies significantly across cultures When communicator and receiver belong to different language groups, their ignorance of each other's language creates insurmountable barriers unless a common language is available. Language expresses thoughts and experiences within cultural contexts. When the same language is used in different cultures, it takes on different meanings and connotations. Cultural Impact Examples: 🌍 Lack of Common Language

8. 4. Semantic Barriers Words have arbitrary meanings. Experts found that 500 commonly used English words have 14,000 different meanings! Same words can have favorable or unfavorable connotations. Limited vocabulary makes messages difficult and less effective. Communicators need to understand both connotative and denotative meanings for clarity. Incorrect verb forms, wrong adjectives/adverbs, and poor sentence construction prevent full and correct communication of ideas. 📖 Word Meanings 📚 Poor Vocabulary ✏️ Poor Grammar & Punctuation Using overworked, troublesome phrases causes misunderstanding. Simple words like "usually" are better than "in majority of cases." 🔄 Roundabout Verbiage

9. 5. Mechanical Barriers Mechanical barriers are raised by the channels employed for communication. They're technically called "channel noise" and include any disturbance interfering with message transmission fidelity. Examples by Communication Type: Interpersonal:  Poor telephone connections, cell phone dying mid-call Group:  Malfunctioning microphones, wrong loudspeaker placement Mass Communication:  Radio static, smeared newspaper ink, rolling TV screens, poor film projection General:  Absence of communication facilities, faulty equipment

10. Impact of Communication Barriers Communication barriers can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, reduced productivity, missed opportunities, damaged relationships, and organizational inefficiency. They prevent the accurate transfer of information and ideas. 🎯 Clear Messaging Use simple, clear language and check for understanding 👂 Active Listening Practice focused attention and provide feedback 🌍 Cultural Awareness Understand cultural differences and adapt accordingly  Remove Physical Barriers Eliminate noise, improve environment, use proper equipment 🧠 Emotional Intelligence Manage emotions and create supportive atmosphere 📚 Improve Skills Enhance vocabulary, grammar, and communication techniques

11. Conclusion Effective communication requires identifying and overcoming various barriers. By understanding physical, psychological, linguistic, semantic, and mechanical obstacles, we can develop strategies to ensure clear, accurate message transmission and reception.

12. For Further Reading https://www.bdu.ac.in/cde/SLM/M.A.%20Journalism/M.A%20Journalism%20I%20Year/Introduction%20to%20mass%20comm/Lesson%20i.pdf https://journalism.university/introduction-to-journalism-and-mass-communication/barriers-effective-communication-tips/ https://www.slideshare.net/MalikAli49/barriers-of-communication-232707539 https://amityonline.com/blog/what-are-the-barriers-of-communication