The impact of nonviolent communication on interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution among young adults.

By Zohreh Ramezanipoor

INTRODUCTION Communication is a basic human activity. It is a process of getting communion with one another, or with a group of others. In fact communication is a valuable skill that everyone must acquire. Now a days, stresses and conflicts are increasing due to the rapid nature of changes, and in addition new technologies increase distance between relationships with one and others. There may be benefits to have a skill or a method by which one can enrich interpersonal relationships and respond with increased compassion towards oneself as well as others (Gergen, 1991). Rosenberg (1963) introduced a method of Communication that named nonviolent communication (NVC) or constructive communication. Rosenberg was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi for articulating the nonviolence communication process. From the beginning, Rosenberg's goal was to develop a practical process for peaceful and constructive interaction, with oneself and others, rooted in Gandhi's theory and philosophy of "ahimsa" (Rosenberg, 2005). Rosenberg's extraction of Gandhian philosophy has provided a practical, adaptable, accessible process for developing "ahimsa" in thought, action and in communications (Smith, 2006). Rosenberg was also influenced by working and studying with Carl Rogers. It can be said that Nonviolent Communication rose out of Carl Roger's tradition of Humanistic Psychology, which emphasizes empathy as the fundamental key to human psychological development and fiilfilling human relationships. Roger's (1964) concepts of experiential learning; frankness about one's emotional state; the

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805450484
• ISBN13: 9781805450481
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Nayyarshaikhyt
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"