A Social-Scientific Examination of the Dynamics of Communication, Thought, and Selves

A Social-Scientific Examination of the Dynamics of Communication, Thought, and Selves

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Release Date: June, 2022|Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 277
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7507-9
ISBN13: 9781799875079|ISBN10: 1799875075|EISBN13: 9781799875093
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Intrapersonal communication has been considered and studied less in comparison to general communication and other related topics. Moreover, intrapersonal communication is usually mentioned in the context of studying other topics, as opposed to being studied singularly. To fully understand the complexity and potential uses of this field of study, intrapersonal communication must be researched further.

A Social-Scientific Examination of the Dynamics of Communication, Thought, and Selves focuses on the concept of intrapersonal communication, discusses how and why we communicate with ourselves, and considers how scholars can help humans improve and harness intrapersonal communication in fields such as artificial intelligence. The book also makes a forceful case for the importance and potential utility of intrapersonal communication. Covering topics such as language, sociology, and cognitive science, this reference work is ideal for sociologists, psychologists, industry professionals, academicians, scholars, researchers, practitioners, instructors, and students.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Science
  • Communication
  • Intrapersonal Communication
  • Language
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychology
  • Socialization
  • Sociology
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Hear from the Author: "As of December 2022, news outlets in the USA and around the world are earnestly covering several topics in relation to mental health. . . Overall, such news reports might commendably increase the de-stigmatization of mental health and illness issues, which might in turn result in a more conscientious search for mental illness treatment(s)—e.g. psychotherapy, and pharmacological remedies. But what if all/most humans have an innate ability to improve their day-to-day functioning vis-à-vis mental health, as well as other general life domains—e.g. school or work, relationships, as well as self-concept? . . . Ultimately, the book crystallizes several potentially priceless utilities of self-communication: e.g. via meditation and mindfulness, positive self-talk, and (general/popular and academic-) metacognition."

– Seif Sekalala, Drexel University, USA
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Seif Sekalala is a communication studies and social-science researcher and instructor, project manager, and mental health activist. For over 13 years, he has taught in various colleges and universities in the United States and China (including courses such as communication research methods, business-professional communication, intercultural communication, and sociology, among others). Dr. Sekalala has also published several research articles and books with foci on intercultural communication; health communication and peace and conflict studies—e.g., about sense making and resilience among Rwandan genocide survivors; and theorization and implementation of best practices for effective listening among healthcare workers. He is passionate about the amelioration of mental illness in the general population in the USA and around the world, and among US minorities and Black men in particular. Dr. Sekalala is also an avid self-taught software-developer, and is particularly keen about the potential contribution of open-source software projects vis-à-vis sustainability.

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