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Adolescent interpersonal communication patterns.

S Grobler1, C P Myburgh, M Poggenpoel

  • 1Rand Afrikaans University.

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|October 29, 2000
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Adolescents often exhibit ineffective interpersonal communication patterns, including avoiding topics, power struggles, and not listening. This research identified these patterns to improve adolescent communication skills.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Development
  • Communication Studies

Background:

  • Psychiatric issues in adolescents are frequently linked to interpersonal relationship problems.
  • Effective interpersonal communication is crucial for successful relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and describe the interpersonal communication patterns of 17-year-old adolescents.
  • To lay the groundwork for an interpersonal communication skills training program.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized video-taped role plays and written dialogues based on formulated scenarios.
  • Employed Tesch's method for data analysis and Guba's model for research trustworthiness.

Main Results:

  • Identified four recurrent ineffective interpersonal communication patterns:

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  • Defocusing/externalizing topics, power struggles, not listening, and focusing solely on cognitive content over feelings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescents demonstrate ineffective interpersonal communication patterns.
    • Recommendations are proposed for developing interventions to enhance adolescent communication skills.