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Table of Content
Introduction
Meaning of Interpersonal Relation
(IR)
Why they’re so important
Types of IR
Stages of IR
Factors affecting Interpersonal
Relationship
Conclusion
References
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Introduction
Interpersosal Relation (IR) involve some level of association
and interdependence between two or more people, with a
view to establishing and sustaining mutual trust and
commitment for the attainment of desired objectives.
For instance, persons in NHIS relationship will need to share
their thoughts and feelings, and engage in activities together,
with a view to helping the NHIS to achieve its mandate of
ensuring that ALL NIGERIANS have access to healthcare
services through social insurance mechanism, irrespective of
their social or financial status.
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What is Interpersonal Relation?
Interpersonal Relationship (IR) is defined as a relatively
long-term association between two or more people. It can be
both formally and informally established.
IR, in the case of NHIS would be based on regular business
interactions, or some other forms of official commitments,
between one staff of NHIS and another, or between NHIS
staff on one hand and HCPs, HMOs, employers and
employees, Nigerians in the Diaspora, urban self-employed,
rural dwellers, permanently disabled persons, etc. on the
other.
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PURPOSES OF INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
• 1)exchange information,
• 2) create, develop and maintain interpersonal
relationships,
• 3) influence others,
• 4) define and give meaning to persons'
experiences,
• 5) Create a shared social reality for self and
other.
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Why they’re so important
Interpersonal relationships teach us who we
are. From a very young age, the people
around us form key aspects of our
personalities and value systems. They can
help give us a sense of purpose and
direction.
They’re also a key component to overall
physical and mental well-being. There’s a
strong link between relationships and
emotional health. That’s why it’s vital to
surround yourself with people who give you
joy, support, and comfort.
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Types of interpersonal
relationships
There are different types of interpersonal
relationships. They’re all equally important but
each is unique. They depend on individual
connection and the expectations of the
relationship.
These are the most common types of
interpersonal relationships.
Family
Friendship
Romantic
Work
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Family
Family can include our parents, siblings,
grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins,
caregivers, and guardians. These are the
first relationships we ever form. We often
have close ties to family members. These
bonds can last a lifetime.
Sometimes we hold different values or
ideals than family members do. And that’s
A-OK! But it’s super important to maintain
open and respectful communication.
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Friendship
While you don’t get to choose your family,
you do get to choose your friends. Some
friendships are even more important than
family connections.
There’s no cookie-cutter formula to explain
friendships because they’re complex. You’ll
experience different types of friendships
throughout your life.
Friends may highlight different aspects of
your personality, so don’t worry if your
friends don’t always share the same level of
connection.
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Romantic
Sometimes mutual attraction evolves from
“I like you” to “I like you and I love you.”
This is a romantic interpersonal
relationship. A romantic relationship can
sometimes start as a friendship, but they
are different.
The way you feel love for friends and
romantic partners may vary. You can totally
love your friends. But you aren’t necessarily
in love with them.
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Work
You may see your coworkers more than you
see your own family, so it’s normal to form
strong bonds with your work peeps. Your
shared experiences can create relationships
that impact the workplace dynamic.
We don’t always agree with colleagues,
even if they’re a friend, but it’s important to
maintain respectful communication to
ensure both work and friendship are
valued.
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1. First Stage – Acquaintance
Acquaintance refers to knowing each other.
To start relationship individuals need to
know each other well.
Two individuals might meet at some place
and instantly hit it off. People feel attracted
to each other and decide to enter into a
relationship.
Common friends, social gatherings, same
organizations also help people meet, break
the ice, get acquainted with each other and
start a relationship.
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2. Second Stage – The Build up
Stage
This is the stage when the relationship
actually grows. Individuals are no longer
strangers and start trusting each other.
Individuals must be compatible with each
other for the relationship to continue for a
longer period of time. Individuals with similar
interests and backgrounds tend to gel with
each other more as compared to individuals
from diverse backgrounds and different
objectives.
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3. Third Stage – Continuation
Stage
This is the stage when relationship
blossoms into lasting commitments.
It is when people after knowing
each other well decide to be in each
other’s company and tie the knot.
Trust and transparency is essential
for the charm to stay in relationship
forever.
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4. Fourth Stage – Deterioration
Not all relationships pass through this
stage. Lack of compatibility, trust, love and
care often lead to misunderstandings and
serious troubles in relationship.
Individuals sometimes find it extremely
difficult to adjust with each other and
eventually decide to bring their relationship
to an end.
Compromise is an integral part of every
relationship.Individuals failing to
compromise with each other find it difficult
to take the relationship to the next level.
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5. Fifth Stage – The Termination
Stage
The fifth and the last stage is the end of a
relationship.
Relationship terminates due to any of the
following reasons
Death of any one partner
Divorce
Separation
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Conclusion
• IRs at work serve a critical role in the development and
maintenance of trust and positive feelings in an
organization. Although the quality of interpersonal
relationships alone is not enough to produce worker
productivity, it can significantly contribute to it.
• Everyone brings a set of "inputs" into the job. Little
trouble may occur as long as these inputs are valued
reciprocally by all and sundry. Individuals who want to
preserve the value of their inputs, whether personal or
organizational, need to value the inputs held by others.
Remember People like to feel important!
#19:RESTATMENT- the act of saying something again or in a different way.
Paraphrase- to express somethings in different words so that is easier to understand.