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Communication Accomodation Theory
Communication Accomodation Theory
Communication Accomodation Theory
Over-Accommodation
Where an individual tries to over do efforts in regulating , modifying or responding to
others while trying to accommodate their communication styles .In some situation even
though people usually have good intention when they use convergence in conversation ,
In conclusion, this theory basically explains why we sometimes change or adjust our
communication styles, whether that be convergence or divergence. It shows how we can
change to either benefit from being a group or benefit from having someone out of a
group.
References
Giles. H. (2016). Communication Accommodation Theory : Negotiating Personal
Relationships and Social Identities Across Contexts . United Kingdom : Cambridge
University Press .
Tyler , Kossen & Ryan (1999) . Communication , A Foundation Course . Australia :
Prentice Hall Australia Pty Ltd .
Philipsen, G. & Albrecht, T.L ( 1997) . Developing Communication Theories . New
York : State University of New York Press