Interpersonal relations

Interpesonal relations is important for building strong teams in organizations.

Interpersonal relations is a term that originated for the special needs of the developmentally handicapped to help them foster understanding of other people and create relationships in unaccepting communities. It later was adopted into general psychology courses, and eventually into corporate human resource departments and sales seminars. It relates to developing and maintaining effective relationships with others. Part of interpersonal relations involves the ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds and in different contexts. Interpersonal relations involves: understanding others; showing courtesy to others; being tactful, and showing empathy, concern, and politeness.

Strong interpersonal relationships are crucial for:

• Overall well-being in terms of physical and mental health

• Building a strong support network that provides feelings of belonging and togetherness

• Happiness

• Fostering of affection/love and intimacy in relationships

• Improved stress management and anxiety reduction, while also fostering psychological resilience and enhanced self-esteem

• Access to new perspectives and ideas. See also: Problem solving and Ideation and Brainstorming

• Enhancing communication and communication skills

• Fostering emotional intelligence

• Building strong teams in organizations. See: Teamwork skills and Organizational skills

• Social support in relation to exploration, goal setting/strivings, and positive life events. See also: Teamwork skills and Motivation

• Navigating conflicts effectively. See: Conflict resolution

• Improving leadership skills

Articles:

• The Benefits of Interpersonal Relationships
• What is Interpersonal Communication? Importance, Skills, and Examples, Prezentium
• Interpersonal Mechanisms Linking Close Relationships to Health, American Psychologist. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Sep 1. Published in final edited form as: Am Psychol. 2017 Sep;72(6):531–542. doi: 10.1037/amp0000129

The five types of interpersonal relations

The five types of interpersonal relationships:

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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

The five components of emotional intelligence are: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.

See also: Interpersonal skills

To improve interpersonal relationships:

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. Develop more self-awareness

9. 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

10. Resolving conflicts constructively, while also being mindful of your own emotions and boundaries. See: Conflict resolution and Emotional intelligence and Self-control

11. Have a more collaborative/teamwork attitude. Collaborate more and engage in conflicts less. See: Collaboration skills and Teamwork skills

12. Don't expect to agree on everything and respectfully handle differences of opinion. See: Tolerance and Courtesy and Tact

13. Develop your persuasion skills

14. Improve your negotiation skills

15. Develop your leadership skills

According to Genevieve Northup, MBA, SHRM-CP, HCI-SPTD, four main types of communication are: verbal skills, nonverbal skills, written and visual.

Source: How to improve interpersonal relationships

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Source: How to improve interpersonal relationships

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.

Source: Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations

Articles:

• Hildegard Peplau: Interpersonal Relations Theory
• Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations: Application to Asynchronous Nursing Education

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.

See also

• Special needs