Section 3: Communication Privacy Mngmnt Theory

Question 1

Communication Privacy Management Theory

Answer 1

-explains how individuals cope w the need to maintain privacy boundaries.

Question 2

Communication Privacy Management Theory about…belief..

Answer 2

• about: physical space, property, and info (Monica L)

- belief we have the right to control who has access.

Question 3

when Communication Privacy Management Theory boundaries are violated…boundary management…

Answer 3

• so, set up boundary structures; when violated, boundary turbulence occurs.
• successful boundary mngmnt = cooperation bw ppl.
• continual mngmnt enables ppl to balance needs for privacy w/ coexisting need for connection.

Question 4

Communication Privacy Management Theory Principles

Answer 4

1. ppl believe own & right to control their private info.
2. control it through use of personal privacy rules.
3. when others are told, become co-owners (Sheldon)
4. co-owners need to negotiate mutually agreeable privacy rules about telling
5. when co-owners don’t follow rules –> boundary turbulence.