Interpersonal Relationship (IPR)

Interpersonal Relationship (IPR)

Definition

IPR is any or all behaviour which a person undertakes in the presence of others. These are social associations, connections or affiliations between two or more people.

Purposes

·           To learn about self and society

·           To establish and maintain relationships

·           To alleviate loneliness

·           Helps for diversion

·           Helps to meet the needs of others

·           Gain confidence and satisfaction

Stages

According to George Levinge, a Psychologist, there are five stages

Acquaintance: It depends on previous relationship, physical proximity, first impression, etc.,

Build-up: People begin to trust and care for each other.

Continuation: It follows a mutual commitment for a long duration.

Deterioration: Not all relationship deteriorates. Some may deteriorate due to loss of trust or dissatisfaction.

Termination: This final stage leads to an end of the relationship either by death or by separation.

Principles of IPR

·           Mutual Benefit Principle:

The strong interpersonal relations are formed when people share same group of interests. It helps them to form a strong bond and meet up the social need of themselves.

·           Credit Principle:

For making the relation with the people fruitful and pleasant it is important to make people feel that you are useful for them.

·           Respect Principle:

Everyone has a right of freedom to speech so everyone has right to share their thoughts. Only through respect one can maintain good interpersonal relationships.

·           Tolerance Principle:

Tolerance means that a person does not care about small minor issues, and by keeping aside the disturbing issues.

·           Moderation Principle:

To maintain a good social interpersonal relation one should keep a moderate way to deal and communicate with people.

Barriers of IPR

·           Physical

·           Perception

·           Emotions

·           Culture

·           Language

·           Gender

·           Defensive

Methods to Overcome Barriers

·           Be open to others opinion

·           Choose your words carefully

·           Look for similarities

·           Work with the facts

·           Admit when you are wrong

·           Smile

·           Pay attention to verbal cues