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Copyright Laboratorio de Technologías de la Informaciò y Nuevos Análisis, LATINA, de la Universidad de La Laguna 2012

Abstract

Communication studies are integrating the last advances in neuroscience y cognitive science. The importance of understanding the subjective processes that determine the reception of communication is unanimously aknowledged. In this work, we argue for the necessity of taking into account the psychology of the communicator. We present the theoretical basis and the results of a model for the training of audiovisual communicators. The model is based in the theories of self-efficacy and flow. The training program seeks to improve students' communication competence using both presentation techniques and psychological skills to prevent an excessive anxiety from interfering with their expressiveness. An active methodology is used that includes modelling, visualization, immediate feedback and positive reinforcement. A repeated measures ANOVA shows that the program is successful in lowering communication anxiety level, improving perceived self-efficacy, promoting the optimal psychological state for managing better in front of the cameras (flow), and improving communication quality. We use Path analysis to state that perceived self-efficacy and anxiety levels predict the level of flow during communication. At the end of the training program, those who experience higher levels of flow and enjoy the communication task achieve higher quality levels in their communication. It is concluded that self-efficacy and flow are useful concepts as factors that determine the communicator's credibility and her ability to connect with the audience. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

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Title
Comunicadores resonantes, comunicadores eficaces. Flujo y credibilidad del comunicador/Resonant communicators, successful communicators. Flow and communicator's credibility
Author
García-Ureta, Irene; Toral-Madariaga, Gotzon; Murelaga-Ibarra, Jon
Pages
1-26
Publication year
2012
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Laboratorio de Technologías de la Informaciò y Nuevos Análisis, LATINA, de la Universidad de La Laguna
e-ISSN
11385820
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Spanish
ProQuest document ID
1033200937
Copyright
Copyright Laboratorio de Technologías de la Informaciò y Nuevos Análisis, LATINA, de la Universidad de La Laguna 2012