Psychology of Communication Working Group

Psychology of communication is traditionally divided into verbal and nonverbal (or paraverbal) communication. In our section, however, we will focus on another possible division, namely communication in pairs and team communication. Attention will be paid not only to diagnostics of communication, but also to communication interventions that reduce the incidence of conflicts and misunderstandings. In addition, we would like to share new knowledge about negotiation and mediation. In this context, we will also discuss what we really know about gender differences in communication.

Within the scope of team communication topic, attention will be paid to the communication procedures and interventions that originated in the field of aviation (crew management system etc.), but later expanded to other areas with highly exposed teams - from the military to corporate leadership teams. Particular attention will be paid to the results of human space research on long-distance space flights.

Modern communication media and their influence on their users will also be addressed. We will discuss what can be learned through content analysis of communication that leaves its electronic footprint, what is specific about this type of communication, and how to use this knowledge in cyber security.