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    The Johari window model is a method developed in 1955 by American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham to understand communication between group members. It divides personal information into four panes: open/self-area (known to self and others), blind self (known to others but not self), hidden area (known to self but not others), and unknown area (unknown to self and others). The goal is to increase self-awareness and improve relationships through expanding the open area and reducing the blind spot, hidden area, and unknown area.

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    The Johari window model is a method developed in 1955 by American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham to understand communication between group members. It divides personal information into four panes: open/self-area (known to self and others), blind self (known to others but not self), hidden area (known to self but not others), and unknown area (unknown to self and others). The goal is to increase self-awareness and improve relationships through expanding the open area and reducing the blind spot, hidden area, and unknown area.

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    The Johari window model is a method developed in 1955 by American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham to understand communication between group members. It divides personal information into four panes: open/self-area (known to self and others), blind self (known to others but not self), hidden area (known to self but not others), and unknown area (unknown to self and others). The goal is to increase self-awareness and improve relationships through expanding the open area and reducing the blind spot, hidden area, and unknown area.

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    JOHARI WINDOW MODEL

    Dr Manini Srivastava

    Asst.Prof of Psychology

    Dept. Of Psychology

    University of Lucknow

    Lucknow

    Disclaimer: This content is solely for the purpose of e-learning by students and any
    commercial use is not permitted. The author does not claim originality of the content
    and it is based on the following references
    JOHARI WINDOW MODEL

    OBJECTIVE: To Provide a basic understanding of Johari Window Model

    LEARNING OUTCOME:The student will be able to understand the Johari


    Window Model and its usefulness.

    The ‘Johari’ window model is a method used for 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 fom the study 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 Joe and Harry . This model is also denoted as
    feedback/disclosure model of self-awareness.

    The Johari window model is basically used to enhance the individual’s


    perception of others. This model suggests two things ,firstly trust can be
    acquired by sharing information about oneself to others and secondly learning
    about yourselves from others feedbacks. Each person is represented by the
    Johari model through four window pane. Each of the four window pane
    indicates personal information, motivation ,emotions of an individual .

    It talks about:-

     self-awareness
     personal development
     improving communications
     interpersonal relationships
     group dynamics
     team development; and
     inter group relationships
     Self Disclosure
    The method of conveying and accepting feedback is interpreted in this model.
    A Johari is represented as a common window with four panes. Two of these
    panes represent self and the other two represent the part unknown to self but to
    others.

    1. Open/self-area or arena – Here the information about the person his


    attitudes, behaviour, emotions, feelings, skills and views will be known by the
    person as well as by others. This is mainly the area where all the
    communications occur and the larger the arena becomes the more effectual and
    dynamic the relationship will . The open area can be increased horizontally
    decreasing the blind spot. The size of the arena can also be increased
    downwards and thus by reducing the hidden and unknown areas through
    revealing one’s feelings to other person.
    2. Blind self or blind spot – Information about one self that others know in a
    but one will be unaware of it. Others may interpret yourselves differently than
    one may expect. The blind spot is reduced for an efficient communication
    through seeking feedback from others.
    3. Hidden area or façade – Information that is known to oneself but will be
    kept unknown from others. This can be any personal information which one
    feels hesitant to reveal. This includes feelings, past experiences, fears, secrets
    etc. we keep some of our feelings and information as private as it affects the
    relationships and thus the hidden area must be reduced by moving the
    information to the open areas.
    4. Unknown area – The Information which are unaware about oneself as well
    as others. This includes the information, feelings, capabilities, talents etc. This
    can be due some past experiences or events which can be unknown for a
    lifetime. The person will be not be aware of it till he/she discovers his/her
    hidden qualities and capabilities or through observation of others. Open
    communication is also an effective way to decrease the unknown area
    SUMMARY: Johari Window The ‘Johari’ window model is a method
    used for understanding and enhancing communication between the
    members in a group. American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry
    Ingham developed this model in 1955. self-awareness,personal
    development , improving communications , interpersonal relationships ,
    group dynamics ,team development; inter group relationships and Self
    Disclosure
    References:
    1.Adler, R.B. and Rodman, G.(1997). Understanding human
    Communication, 6th edition, Harcourt Brace college publishers
    2. Beebe, S.A., Beebe, S.J. and Redmond (1996). Interpersonal
    Communication, Allan and Bacon.
    3. Devito, J.A. (1997). Human Communications of the Basic Course.
    VIIIth edition, Deisow

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