Barnlund's transactional model

Barnlund's transactional model emphasizes that communication is a dynamic, two-way process where both parties are simultaneously transmitters and receivers of messages. It highlights that meaning is created through ongoing, real-time interactions, influenced by both individuals' thoughts, feelings, and contexts. Unlike linear models, it recognizes the continuous exchange of verbal and non-verbal cues, where each person's responses affect the ongoing conversation. This approach underscores that communication is a constant, reciprocal process shaped by the environment and the participants’ mental and emotional states.