-CONTINUED
•To search for commonalities
•To build trust
•To facilitate self-expression
•To promote social comparison
•To develop relationships
•To ingratiate and manipulate
FACTORS
INFLUENCINGSELF-
DISCLOSURE
Thediscloser
The receiver
The relationship
The situation
THE
DISCLOSER
•Age
–Kids, adults, elderly
•Gender
•Ethnic and culture
•Personality
THE
RECIEVER
•Acceptance/empathy
•Status
•Attractiveness
THE
RELATIONSHIP
•Trust
•Role relationships
•Anticipated length and commitment
•Physical proximity
•Voluntary involvement
THE
SITUATION
•Warmth
•Privacy
•Crisis
•Isolation
CONCLUSION
•Why is this relevant for
professionals?
QUIZ
1. Mention two of the purposes of self-
disclosure
–To encourage reciprocation / build trust
2. Mention two factors influencing self-
disclosure
–Age, gender, religion, ethnicity, personality
3. Does high intoxication level always result
in high disclosure level
–No -not always