Who I am as a Communicator

The thing that surprised me the most was the communication anxiety level. I was rated in the moderate range by those that completed the task. I also rated myself and it turned out in the moderate range as well. I have anxiety communicating with others if there are a lot of people or talking in front of people. I was surprised it was not in the higher level.
Insights about communication:
1. Communication anxiety level is considered situational. It depends on the situation as to how much anxiety I have. This impacts my professional life. It can keep me from taking on careers I am interested in or getting jobs. If I interview for a job in a large group, I will have more anxiety about the interview.
2. I am people oriented with the listening style. This impacts my personal life. I am trusting of others so it can be very hurtful on a personal level to learn that people I have made a bond with has not been truthful with me.

 

References

 

Rubin, R. B., Palmgreen, P., & Sypher, H. E. (Eds.) (2009). Communication research measures: A sourcebook. New York: Routledge.

 

Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., Graham, E. E., Perse, E. M., & Seibold, D. R. (Eds.) (2009). Communication research measures II: A sourcebook. New York: Routledge.