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What is characterized as a dominant discourse?
What is characterized as a dominant discourse?
- Talk that reflects moral codes of conduct
- Any form of communication that is suppressed
- Peripheral talk lacking significance
- Talk that is central and has power to define meaning (correct)
In Baxter's framework, which of the following represents a pattern of separation in discourse?
In Baxter's framework, which of the following represents a pattern of separation in discourse?
- Negating
- Transforming
- Spiraling inversion (correct)
- Countering
Which of the following is NOT a form of interplay identified by Baxter?
Which of the following is NOT a form of interplay identified by Baxter?
- Spiraling inversion (correct)
- Entertaining
- Transforming
- Negating
What does the term 'utterance chain' refer to in relationships?
What does the term 'utterance chain' refer to in relationships?
Which dialectic refers to the tension between wanting independence and intimacy?
Which dialectic refers to the tension between wanting independence and intimacy?
What is the I-It relationship as defined by Martin Buber?
What is the I-It relationship as defined by Martin Buber?
What does the stability-change dialectic emphasize in relationships?
What does the stability-change dialectic emphasize in relationships?
Which ethical approach is noted to align well with relational dialectics theory?
Which ethical approach is noted to align well with relational dialectics theory?
What does the term 'countering' refer to in Baxter's theory of interplay?
What does the term 'countering' refer to in Baxter's theory of interplay?
Internal dialectics are characterized by what type of struggles?
Internal dialectics are characterized by what type of struggles?
Which of the following is NOT one of the qualities that make relational dialectics theory an effective interpretive theory?
Which of the following is NOT one of the qualities that make relational dialectics theory an effective interpretive theory?
What is meant by 'external dialectics' in the context of relationships?
What is meant by 'external dialectics' in the context of relationships?
What does 'entertaining' mean in the context of Baxter's forms of interplay?
What does 'entertaining' mean in the context of Baxter's forms of interplay?
In relationships, what do discourses of conventionality emphasize?
In relationships, what do discourses of conventionality emphasize?
What is a key aspect of the expression-nonexpression dialectic in American relationships?
What is a key aspect of the expression-nonexpression dialectic in American relationships?
What common struggle is often faced by children and parents during the college years?
What common struggle is often faced by children and parents during the college years?
What does tie strength primarily depend on?
What does tie strength primarily depend on?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of weak ties?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of weak ties?
According to media multiplexity theory, how does communication content vary?
According to media multiplexity theory, how does communication content vary?
What is a bridging tie?
What is a bridging tie?
Which proposition suggests that media use and tie strength influence each other over time?
Which proposition suggests that media use and tie strength influence each other over time?
What primarily characterizes strong ties according to media multiplexity theory?
What primarily characterizes strong ties according to media multiplexity theory?
Which proposition indicates that weak ties are particularly affected by media landscape changes?
Which proposition indicates that weak ties are particularly affected by media landscape changes?
Why are strong ties considered redundant in terms of information access?
Why are strong ties considered redundant in terms of information access?
What does relational dialectics primarily treat as essential to close ties?
What does relational dialectics primarily treat as essential to close ties?
According to Baxter, how do discourses primarily function within relationships?
According to Baxter, how do discourses primarily function within relationships?
What is a key characteristic of monologue as described in Bakhtin's philosophy?
What is a key characteristic of monologue as described in Bakhtin's philosophy?
What do Baxter and theorists believe about the meaning of similarity and difference in relationships?
What do Baxter and theorists believe about the meaning of similarity and difference in relationships?
Which aspect of communication does the constitutive approach emphasize?
Which aspect of communication does the constitutive approach emphasize?
In Bateson's view, what is the process by which partners engage in conversation termed?
In Bateson's view, what is the process by which partners engage in conversation termed?
What role do social media hashtags play in understanding discourse?
What role do social media hashtags play in understanding discourse?
According to relational dialectics, how are interpersonal relationships characterized?
According to relational dialectics, how are interpersonal relationships characterized?
How do weak ties typically sustain communication compared to strong ties?
How do weak ties typically sustain communication compared to strong ties?
What factor is primarily influenced by changes in the media landscape?
What factor is primarily influenced by changes in the media landscape?
What does the hierarchy of media use expectations refer to?
What does the hierarchy of media use expectations refer to?
What is the relationship between tie strength and media use over time according to media multiplexity theory?
What is the relationship between tie strength and media use over time according to media multiplexity theory?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for losing communication through a medium?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for losing communication through a medium?
What critical issue does Sherry Turkle highlight regarding mobile technology?
What critical issue does Sherry Turkle highlight regarding mobile technology?
Why do strong ties generally withstand the loss of a communication medium better than weak ties?
Why do strong ties generally withstand the loss of a communication medium better than weak ties?
What implication does media multiplexity have for communication channels used in group projects?
What implication does media multiplexity have for communication channels used in group projects?
Study Notes
Relational Dialectics Theory
- Developed by Leslie Baxter, it emphasizes communication as the core of close relationships.
- It focuses on the ongoing tension and conflict inherent in interpersonal communication about relationships.
- The core concept is discourse, defined as interconnected conversations surrounding a shared meaning.
- A constitutive approach is employed; communication shapes relationships and the social world.
- Meaning emerges from the interplay of partners' discourse on similarities and differences, not just from shared characteristics.
- Mikhail Bakhtin's philosophy influenced the theory, particularly the contrast between monologue (silencing alternative viewpoints) and dialogue (embracing both unity and difference).
- Relationships are viewed as a series of utterance chains, encompassing all past and future communications.
- Three common dialectical tensions are identified: integration-separation (independence vs. interdependence), stability-change (routine vs. spontaneity), and expression-nonexpression (openness vs. secrecy).
- These tensions can be internal (within the relationship) or external (between the couple and their community).
- Dominant discourses shape meaning, while marginalized discourses are less influential.
- These discourses are managed through separation (voicing different discourses at different times, via spiraling inversion or segmentation) and interplay (voicing them simultaneously, potentially negating, countering, entertaining, or transforming them).
- Martin Buber's ethical framework is relevant, distinguishing between I-It relationships (using others as objects) and I-Thou relationships (valuing the other person).
- The theory serves as a sensitizing theory, offering a new understanding of relationships and facilitating qualitative research.
Media Multiplexity Theory
- Developed by Caroline Haythornthwaite, it posits that stronger relational ties correlate with increased media use between individuals.
- Based on the cybernetic tradition, it examines information flow within networks.
- Tie strength, determined by time investment, emotional intensity, and resource exchange, influences media usage.
- Strong ties, while offering close connection, can be redundant in information access; weak ties offer access to diverse resources. Bridging ties connect different groups.
- Five propositions define the theory:
- Tie strength positively correlates with media multiplexity.
- Communication content varies due to tie strength, not the medium itself.
- Tie strength and media use mutually influence one another over time.
- Changes in the media landscape impact weak ties more than strong ties.
- Groups establish hierarchies of media use expectations, guiding which media are suitable for different tie strengths.
- Affordances, the properties of a communication channel, can constrain or enable certain communicative acts.
- The theory accounts for the loss of communication channels and their differential impact on strong vs. weak ties.
- Sherry Turkle's work highlights the potential negative consequences of constant mobile connectivity on the health of close relationships, particularly the distraction from meaningful conversation and intimacy.
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Test your understanding of Relational Dialectics Theory developed by Leslie Baxter. This quiz covers key concepts such as discourse, dialectical tensions, and the influence of Mikhail Bakhtin's philosophy. Dive deep into the complexities of communication and relationships and see how well you grasp these important ideas.
