Environment of Non-Verbal Communication – Security and Threats

Journal Title: Security Dimensions - Year 2015, Vol 16, Issue 16

Abstract

The subject of the work is the issue of analysis and interpretation of non-verbal behavior referenced to the security context and its threats. The fundamental thesis of the work is to prove the crucial role of knowledge and practical skills in the recognition and presentation of nonverbal behavior in crisis situations and emergencies. The author also points out the possibility of preparing and carrying out training in dealing with non-verbal messages for members of dispositional groups. In the analysis, the issue of the difference between the non-verbal and verbal behavior is discussed. Then the environmental issues of communication are analyzed in the form of importance of factors such as perception of situation, perception of time, presence of other people and architectural elements. In the same area dimensions of relations, knowledge on environment and people are located. The scope of non-verbal communication also includes close surroundings of a person and things possessed by him/her. Other important elements of the communication environment analysis are territory and personal space. Distinction is made between types of territory. In connection with the issue of space the author also introduced categorization of distance to the partner. In conclusion the need and usefulness of communication behavior model constructing, and conducting empirical research in this area are pointed out.<br/><br/>

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Wojciech Czajkowski

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Wojciech Czajkowski (2015). Environment of Non-Verbal Communication – Security and Threats. Security Dimensions, 16(16), 200-219. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-368274