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Active listening is a structured way of listening and responding. It focuses attention on the speaker. Suspending one’s own frame of reference and suspending judgement, are important in order to fully [[Attention|attend]] to the speaker. It is also important to observe the other person's [[behavior]] and [[body language]]. Having heard, the listener may then [[paraphrase]] the speaker’s words. It is important to note that the listener is not necessarily agreeing with the speaker—simply stating what was said. In [[Emotion|emotionally]] charged [[Communication|communications]], the listener may listen for [[feelings]]. Thus, rather than merely repeating what the speaker has said, the active listener might describe the underlying emotion (“you’re angry” or “you feel frustrated, because…”). | Active listening is a structured way of listening and responding. It focuses attention on the speaker. Suspending one’s own frame of reference and suspending judgement, are important in order to fully [[Attention|attend]] to the speaker. It is also important to observe the other person's [[behavior]] and [[body language]]. Having heard, the listener may then [[paraphrase]] the speaker’s words. It is important to note that the listener is not necessarily agreeing with the speaker—simply stating what was said. In [[Emotion|emotionally]] charged [[Communication|communications]], the listener may listen for [[feelings]]. Thus, rather than merely repeating what the speaker has said, the active listener might describe the underlying emotion (“you’re angry” or “you feel frustrated, because…”). | ||
| − | Individuals in conflict often [[Contradiction|contradict]] one another. This has the effect of denying the validity of the other person’s position. This can make one [[defensive]], and they may either lash out, or withdraw. On the other hand, if one finds that the other party understands, an atmosphere of [[cooperation]] can be created. This increases the possibility of [[Collaboration|collaborating]] and resolving the conflict. | + | Individuals in conflict often [[Contradiction|contradict]] one another. This has the effect of denying the validity of the other person’s position. This can make one [[self-defense|defensive]], and they may either lash out, or withdraw. On the other hand, if one finds that the other party understands, an atmosphere of [[cooperation]] can be created. This increases the possibility of [[Collaboration|collaborating]] and resolving the conflict. |
Active listening is used in a wide variety of situations, including interviews in [[employment]], [[counseling]] and [[Journalism|journalistic]] settings. In groups it may aid in reaching [[Consensus decision-making|consensus]]. It may also be used in casual conversation to build understanding. | Active listening is used in a wide variety of situations, including interviews in [[employment]], [[counseling]] and [[Journalism|journalistic]] settings. In groups it may aid in reaching [[Consensus decision-making|consensus]]. It may also be used in casual conversation to build understanding. | ||
The benefits of active listening include getting people to open up, avoiding misunderstandings, resolving conflict and building [[trust]]. | The benefits of active listening include getting people to open up, avoiding misunderstandings, resolving conflict and building [[trust]]. | ||
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* [http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE361 Active listening: A communication tool] | * [http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE361 Active listening: A communication tool] | ||
* [http://www.listen.org Homepage of the International Listening Association] The professional organization whose members are dedicated to learning more about the impact that listening has on all human activity | * [http://www.listen.org Homepage of the International Listening Association] The professional organization whose members are dedicated to learning more about the impact that listening has on all human activity | ||
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Revision as of 22:31, 18 March 2006
Active listening is a way of "listening for meaning" in which the listener checks with the speaker to see that a statement has been correctly heard and understood. The goal of active listening is to improve mutual understanding.
When interacting, people often are not listening attentively to one another. They may be distracted, thinking about other things, or thinking about what they are going to say next, (the latter case is particularly true in conflict situations or disagreements).
Active listening is a structured way of listening and responding. It focuses attention on the speaker. Suspending one’s own frame of reference and suspending judgement, are important in order to fully attend to the speaker. It is also important to observe the other person's behavior and body language. Having heard, the listener may then paraphrase the speaker’s words. It is important to note that the listener is not necessarily agreeing with the speaker—simply stating what was said. In emotionally charged communications, the listener may listen for feelings. Thus, rather than merely repeating what the speaker has said, the active listener might describe the underlying emotion (“you’re angry” or “you feel frustrated, because…”).
Individuals in conflict often contradict one another. This has the effect of denying the validity of the other person’s position. This can make one defensive, and they may either lash out, or withdraw. On the other hand, if one finds that the other party understands, an atmosphere of cooperation can be created. This increases the possibility of collaborating and resolving the conflict.
Active listening is used in a wide variety of situations, including interviews in employment, counseling and journalistic settings. In groups it may aid in reaching consensus. It may also be used in casual conversation to build understanding.
The benefits of active listening include getting people to open up, avoiding misunderstandings, resolving conflict and building trust.
Add an Active Listener
External links
- Active Listening International Online Training Program On Intractable Conflict: Conflict Research Consortium, University of Colorado, USA
- Exercise 4 — Active Listening, Center for Rural Studies, University of Vermont, Montpelier
- What is active listening?
- Active listening: A communication tool
- Homepage of the International Listening Association The professional organization whose members are dedicated to learning more about the impact that listening has on all human activity
