"Self-Disclosure, Culture and Situational Influence: An Analysis of Int" by DeRae Berry-Cyprian, Rachel Nelson et al.

Article Title

Self-Disclosure, Culture and Situational Influence: An Analysis of Interracial Interaction

Authors

DeRae Berry-Cyprian, Concordia University, Saint Paul
Rachel Nelson, Concordia University, Saint Paul
Belinda Yang, Concordia University, Saint Paul

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Kim Flottemesch

Abstract

Diversity is continuously growing throughout college campuses which influence interactions between students from all different backgrounds. Researchers of this study chose to investigate how individuals communicate with those of different racial backgrounds. Specifically, this study explored the communication strategies used during interracial interactions. Participants of the study attend a private faith-based institution, in the Midwestern area of the United States. This study focuses on an individual’s willingness to learn and teach, preferred level of self-disclosure, and communication accommodation as it relates to how one communicates during interracial interaction. Overall, findings revealed individuals are generally comfortable interacting with those of a different cultural background; however, different situations can play a part in how individuals communicate with one another.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54416/ZAVL8890

Recommended Citation

Berry-Cyprian, DeRae; Nelson, Rachel; and Yang, Belinda (2017) "Self-Disclosure, Culture and Situational Influence: An Analysis of Interracial Interaction," Concordia Journal of Communication Research: Vol. 4, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54416/ZAVL8890
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/comjournal/vol4/iss1/2

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