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Interpersonal relations relates to developing and maintaining effective relationships with others.[1] Part of interpersonal relations involves the ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds and in different contexts.[2] Interpersonal relations involves: understanding others; showing courtesy to others; being tactful, and showing empathy, concern, and politeness.[3]
The five types of interpersonal relations
The five types of interpersonal relationships:
1. Family
2. Friendships
3. Romantic relationships. See also: Marriage and Commitment as a virtue and Divorce and Causes of divorce
4. Mentor relationships and Accountability partner
5. Community relationships (Church relationships, neighbors, etc.)
Articles:
- 5 Types of Interpersonal Relationships and Why They Are Important
- Interpersonal Relationship-Stages, Types, and Theories
How to improve interpersonal relationships
See also: Interpersonal skills
To improve interpersonal relationships:[5]
1. Focus on developing stronger interpersonal skills and communication skills
2. Practicing active listening
3. Showing more empathy
4. Be more courteous
5. Be more tactful.
6. Be more trustworthy/honest and keep your promises.
7. Express gratitude for the relationship and for various acts of the person in the relationship
8. Be more adaptable and open. Look for creative ways to solve problems in the relationship. See: Change and Change management and Openness and Problem solving and Creative problem solving and Cognitive flexibility
9. Resolving conflicts constructively, while also being mindful of your own emotions and boundaries. See: Conflict resolution and Emotional intelligence and Self-control
10. Have a more collaborative/teamwork attitude. Collaborate more and engage in conflicts less. See: Collaboration skills and Teamwork skills
11. Don't expect to agree on everything and respectfully handle differences of opinion. See: Tolerance and Courtesy and Tact
12. Develop your persuasion skills
13. Improve your negotiation skills
14. Develop your leadership skills
Articles:
- Tips to Maintain an Interpersonal Relationship by Kendra Cherry, MSEd
- 7 tips to build strong interpersonal relationships, Torrens University, Australia
- What are Interpersonal Relationships and How Can I Improve Them?
- How To Improve Interpersonal Skills: Connecting With Your Community
Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations in nurse-patient relationships
In the the field of nurseology, Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations emphasizes the nurse-patient relationship as the bedrock of nursing practice and it outlines four key phases (orientation, identification, exploitation, and resolution). In addition, it highlights the importance of the nurse's role as a therapeutic agent.[7]
Articles:
- Hildegard Peplau: Interpersonal Relations Theory
- Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations: Application to Asynchronous Nursing Education
See also: Special needs
Having good interpersonal relations skills is important relative to having good relationships with developmentally handicapped individuals. For developmentally handicapped individuals, fostering better relationships in unaccepting communities is a challenging process.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ Interpersonal Relations, National Institutes of Health
- ↑ Interpersonal Relations, National Institutes of Health
- ↑ Interpersonal Relations, National Institutes of Health
- ↑ Domains of Emotional Intelligence, MBA Knowledge Base
- ↑
- ↑ 10 Communication Skills for Your Life and Career Success
- ↑
- ↑ Yona Lunsky, Individual Differences in Interpersonal Relationships for Persons with Mental Retardation, International Review of Research in Mental Retardation, Academic Press, Volume 31, 2006, Pages 117-161, ISSN 0074-7750, ISBN 9780123662316, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0074-7750(05)31004-4. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0074775005310044)