Symbolic Convergence Theory
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- Symbolic Convergence Theory looks at the fantasy themes and stories that groups tell and retell that both signals and creates group cohesion. Ernest Bormann introduced Symbolic Convergence Theory (sometimes called Fantasy Theme Analysis) to explain the way groups come together, use fantasy themes, fantasy chains, and symbolic cues to trigger the re-telling of various stories that both transport the group but also further solidify group membership.
Working from Beebe & Masterson's Communicating in Small Groups (Affiliate): amzn.to/2YtsUhd
Reference:
Beebe, S. A., & Masterson, J. T. (2020). Communicating in small groups: Principles and practices. (12th edition). Pearson Publishing.
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Great video. This was my great uncle and I wish I’d gotten to know him better as we lived states apart with a large age gap. My grandfather was so proud of him ❤️
This video alone is carrying me through this paper rn. Youre a true hero!
You give me too much credit, Kameron but I'm glad it's helpful. Good luck on your paper.
This is very helpful in understanding why I have grown further from people I used to be close to, and closer to others in my personal life.
Thank you so much! Currently writing a rhetorical criticism utilizing this theory. This helped so much.
Glad it was helpful. Best of luck on your project.
Thanks Prof, this explanation is great. I watched this then smiled because it's easily understood !
Glad to hear that, Vinny.
thank you so much sir!
Thank you for breaking this theory down. It greatly helps in understanding what Bormann was trying to convey. May I ask if it is possible for you to explain a little of the role of symbolic convergence in studying "mass media effects" as mentioned in the article? Thank you.
Thank you for your encouragement. As far as mass media effects, I can't speak to that side of it. I stick to the small group communication aspects of the theory. But, if you have that article (But, I'm not sure which article you mean), then I'm sure you'll be okay to understand it on your own.
@@orgcomm Thank you for responding and I'll check in with my professor on mass media effects. The article I was referring to was of Bormann on Symbolic Convergence Theory: Applications for Teachers and Consultants. Once again thank you for the video.
How do these concepts apply to your experience in groups? Do you have any fantasy themes that come up in your groups?
wow. i did not know that this kind of theory exists. very interesting topic. thank u for sharing
Glad you liked it, Ronald.
I learned a lot in this video but I have an inquiry. Is Symbolic Convergence Theory the same with Fantasy Theme Analysis? Sites on google say that fantasy theme analysis is just an attendant to the Symbolic Convergence Theory. And if they are not the same, how do they differ? Hope you'd be able answer my question, thank you!
It's really the same. As I understand it, at some point, some researchers started calling it Fantasy Theme Analysis but most people I know consider them interchangeable names.
@@orgcomm thank you for your response!
how the Symbolic Convergence Theory use in group decison making ?
I didn't need proper training or previous exposure on convergence theory to intuit what it would be about. That's convergence theory in itself.
Why IS symbolic convergence theory important to intercultural communication ?
How could you relate this to the anti-fans of The Legend of Korra?
Hm. I'm not sure what that is. So, I don't know! : -)