Positive Communication: A Theoretical Perspective

• Main Author: O A Leontovich
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 2015-12-01
• Series: Russian journal of linguistics: Vestnik RUDN
• Subjects: позитивная коммуникация; конститутивные признаки; структурные составляющие; интенция; ассертивность; адаптация к собеседнику; социальная поддержка
• Online Access: http://journals.rudn.ru/linguistics/article/view/9411

Positive communication is defined as interaction based on favourable emotions, aimed at understanding and bringing satisfaction to all the parties involved. The analysis of its constituent features allows us to describe it as constructive, emotive, effective and showing potential for development. It is argued that assertiveness is its optional feature typical of particular cultures. The structural components of positive communication are positive intentionality, involvement in the interaction, adaptation to the interlocutor and social support.