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Functions of Communications

There are five functions of communication: regulation/control which uses communication to regulate behavior; social interaction which allows people to interact and develop bonds; motivation which persuades people to change opinions or behaviors; emotional expression which facilitates expressing feelings; and information dissemination which conveys information by giving and getting it. Examples are given for each function.

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Functions of Communications

There are five functions of communication: regulation/control which uses communication to regulate behavior; social interaction which allows people to interact and develop bonds; motivation which persuades people to change opinions or behaviors; emotional expression which facilitates expressing feelings; and information dissemination which conveys information by giving and getting it. Examples are given for each function.

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Functions of Communications

There are five functions of communication. These are regulation or control,


social interaction, motivation, information, and emotional expression.

1. Regulation / Control – Communication functions to control behavior. It can


be used to regulate the nature and number of activities people engage in.
“Take your medicine before you go to bed.”
“Finish your work before you go.”
2. Social Interaction – Communication allows people to interact with others to
develop bonds or intimacy. It also allows individuals to express desires,
encouragement, needs, and decision or to give and get information.
“Would you like to go to church with me?”
“Come on! You can do it!”
3. Motivation – Communication persuades or encourages another person to
change his/her opinion, attitude, and behavior.
“You’re on the right track. Keep up the good work.”
“My dream is to finish my Senior High School despite this
pandemic”.
4. Emotional Expression – Communication facilitates people’s expression of
their feelings such as love, fear, anger, joy, hope, or any other emotion.
“I’m so happy to have you in my life.”
“I like you so much.”
5. Information Dissemination – Communication functions to convey information.
It can be used in giving and getting information.
“The Philippine Normal University was founded in 1901.”
“You can find the bathroom right next to this door”

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