Self Disclosure

• What is self-disclosure in relationships?

  The process of revealing personal information to a partner, which builds intimacy
• What theory explains self-disclosure in relationships?

  Social Penetration Theory
• Social Penetration Theory

  Altman & Taylor
• What are the two key dimensions of self-disclosure?

  Breadth and depth
• Breadth

  variety of topics
• depth

  level of intimacy