Self-Concept and Relational Communication Paper

Write a 1,000-1,250-word paper, applying what you have learned about the study of relational communication thus far in the class by doing the following:

1. After reviewing this topics assigned readings, explain the role of self-concept, identity, or self-perception in relationships (think about Goffmans distinction between front region and back region or Identity Management Theory). How do these concepts influence communication choices in friend, work, romantic, or family relationships? (Suggestion: Only choose one or two relationship types to address; there is not enough space to give adequate attention to all of them)
2. What is the role of faith and religious or spiritual identity in relationships? How does it affect communication in relationships?
3. Use current communication research to support an argument about how new media (i.e., social networking sites/apps) influence identity construction and identity management in the relationships that were discussed in prompt 1 above.

Include a minimum of six scholarly sources.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You will turn this paper in to two places by the deadline (Day 7): 1) submit it into the assignment dropbox, and 2) post it into the Topic 3 Peer Review Forum.

(Your final draft of this assignment will be due by Day 7 of Topic 4.)

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.