Essential Terms

The practice of ensuring belonging and value in a group

The degree to which individuals are integrated into groups, favoring personal goals over collective harmony

The degree to which social norms allow for the gratification of basic human desires, ranging from enjoying life to strict control

A two-way exchange where feedback and individual backgrounds are central to sharing a message

The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from different cultural backgrounds

The voluntary interpersonal relationships that play a significant role throughout a person's life

Romantic or platonic bonds between partners of the same gender who also come from different cultural identities, such as different racial or ethnic backgrounds

Voluntary and emphasize openness, mutual involvement, shared nonverbal meanings, and ongoing assessment