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Functions of Communication

The document outlines the various functions of communication, which include regulation/control, social interaction, motivation, information dissemination, and emotional expression. Each function is explained with examples illustrating how communication serves to control behavior, build relationships, express desires, share information, and convey emotions. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of communication in facilitating human interactions and relationships.

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Functions of Communication

The document outlines the various functions of communication, which include regulation/control, social interaction, motivation, information dissemination, and emotional expression. Each function is explained with examples illustrating how communication serves to control behavior, build relationships, express desires, share information, and convey emotions. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of communication in facilitating human interactions and relationships.

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Functions of
Communication
What are the reasons why
we need to communicate
with others?
PEOPLE LOVE TO
TALK
Functions of
Communication
Functions of Communication

Regulation/ Control

Social Interaction

Motivation

Information

Emotional Expression
Regulation/ Control

❑ Use to control behavior people

❑ Use to regulate the nature and amount


of activities people engage in.
Regulation/ Control

Communication is mainly used by


persons in authority or representing
authority to regulate or direct
others under them.
EXAMPLES

1. A small organization such as family has its


house rules which every member has to follow.

2. The school implements rules which students


and other members of the school are obliged
to follow.
Regulation/ Control
Regulation/ Control

Doctor’s Prescription
Social Interaction

❑ Used to produce social relationships

❑ Used to develop bands, intimacy,


relations, and connections with other
people.
Examples

1. A family becomes close not because they live under


the same roof, but because each member interacts
with another.

2. Friends get together to interact and enjoy each


other’s company.

3. A new acquaintance can become a friend by getting


to know that person through more opportunities for
Social Interaction

Would you like some


coffee, tea or me?

Invitation Greetings
Motivation

❑ Used to express preferences, desires, needs,


wants decisions, goals, and strengths.

❑ This is when the speaker’s purpose is to


persuade or try to persuade another person to
change his/ her opinion attitude or behavior.
Internal Motivation

- comes from within. It is something personal.

For example:
A student is motivated to study hard because of his
desires to graduate with honors.
External Motivation

- comes from outside or from people sorrounding


him.

For example:
A student is motivated to study hard because of his
father’s promise to give him an expensive car once
he graduates with honors.
Motivation
Expressing prayers
Expressing one’s
ambition

“When I grow up, I want to be a “We pray for those who are greatly
lawyer.” affected by the COVID -19 pandemic.”
Information Dissemination

❑ Used for giving and getting


information
Information Dissemination

This function is used when the speaker


wants to make others aware of certain
data, concepts, and processes-
knowledge that may be useful to
them.
Information

Websites

News

Social Media

Bulletin Board
Message Announcement
Information

✓ Always tell the truth


✓ Be specific
✓ Be brief/ straight to the point
✓ Avoid using jargons
✓ Be precise
Emotional Expression

❑ Appeals to the listener’s


feelings or emotions.
Emotional Expression

Manifestation of one’s internal emotional


state. It is an important signal that conveys a
variety of information regarding a person’s
state of mind and his or her intentions.
Emotional Expression

Celebrate Express

Give yourself time to


Cry grieve
Functions of Communication

Regulation/ Control

Social Interaction

Motivation

Information

Emotional Expression

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