%% #📓 %% **Title:** The Johari Window Model **Citation:** --- # Abstract ~ 3 Sentence Summary It is necessary to improve self-awareness and personal development among individuals when they are in a group. The ‘Johari’ window model is a convenient method used to achieve this task of understanding and enhancing communication between the members in a group. American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham developed this model in 1955. The idea was derived as the upshot of the group dynamics in University of California and was later improved by Joseph Luft. The name ‘Johari’ came from joining their first two names. This model is also denoted as feedback/disclosure model of self-awareness. # Notes & Important Ideas ### The [[Johari Window]] is a useful tool for understanding and enhancing communication between members in a group. *([note on p.1](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=1))* ### [[Johari Window]] =Four-quadrant model developed by American psychologists [[Joseph Luft]] and [[Harry Ingham]] as a feedback/disclosure model of [[self-awareness]]. *([note on p.1](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=1))* ### Trust can be built by:1. revealing information about yourself to others, and2. learning about yourself from their feedback *([note on p.1](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=1))* ### [[blindspot]] = A blindspot is information about yourself that others know but you are unaware of. This can be how others perceive you or interpret your words and actions differently than you do. Blindspot can be reduced by seeking feedback from others. *([note on p.2](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=2))* ### Model is represented as a window with four panes representing what is known and unknown to the self and what is known and unknown to others.1. [[open area - arena]]2. [[blindspot]]3. [[hidden area - façade]]4. [[unknown area]] Information transfers from one pane to another through socializing and soliciting feedback from others. *([note on p.2](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=2))* ### [[open area - arena]] = Information about person's attitudes, behavior, emotions, feelings, skills, and perspectives is known by the person as well as by others. Area where most communication occurs. Larger the area becomes, the more effectual and dynamic the relationship will be. Increase area through feedback solicitation and self-disclosure.*([note on p.2](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=2))* ### The sizes of each pane are generally not equal and will be different for each relationship. - A person can adjust the sizes of panes by asking for feedback, giving feedback, and self-disclosing information. The larger the [[open area - arena]] the more effectively you can communicate with others. *([note on p.3](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=3))* ### [[hidden area - façade]] = Your hidden area is information that is known to you but is not known to others. This includes any personal feelings, past experiences, fears, secrets, etc that we feel reluctant to reveal. We can build trust and strengthen relationships with others by moving information to the [[open area - arena]] through self-disclosure. *([note on p.3](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=3))* ### [[unknown area]] = The unknown area is information that is unknown to yourself as well as others. A person will be unaware of this information until they discover their hidden qualities and capabilities themselves or through the observation of others. *([note on p.3](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/4WBNEL53?page=3))* # Personal Reflection --- # Other References ## Tags