Self disclosure

Self disclosure

Blog Entry 001 week 3
Self disclosure is a form of communication by which previously concealed details of the communicator are exposed or made available for interpretation, analysis or mental processing. In simpler words, self disclosure is giving away information of oneself. This could happen verbal and nonverbally and most of the time consciously.
The rewards of self-disclosure are many. By self disclosing, a person may gain more insight @ new perspective of oneself; it is part of Johari window that there are information about ourselves that we do not know but others know @ our blind self. Self disclosure is also how relationship begins and bonding takes place. Guilt could also be better dealt with when self disclosure is applied besides advanced level of communication could be achieved as the individual is better understood as in their unique traits cognitively and behaviourally ; what kind of person one is and what are the do’s and don’ts of communicating with them. However, the dangers of self disclosure are not to be taken lightly. Self disclosure practised without cautiousness may effect a person personally, professionally and even one’s relationships.
This is could be seen in US President Barrack Obama’s speech when he made a trip to a school 3 Wednesdays ago. In his speech he warns the audience of the lack of caution of self disclosing online. To reflect, lately there are many cases where employee’s are fired for information about themselves they put online besides potential candidates getting not hired; their disclosure in particular on the social networks.
Posted by Wan Hani Arifah B0802457