The Symbolic Communication Model

The Symbolic Communication Model explains how people share ideas and emotions through symbols, like words, gestures, or signs. It involves a sender who encodes a message using symbols, which are then transmitted through a channel to a receiver. The receiver decodes the symbols to understand the message. Effective communication depends on both parties sharing understanding of the symbols' meanings and using clear channels. This model highlights that communication is not just about words but also about shared symbols and context, making understanding a dynamic process influenced by culture, experience, and perception.