The Process of Invitational Theory
Elements |
Optimism | Respect | Trust | Genuineness * |
| Intentionality | ||||
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Levels |
Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
Intentionally |
Unintentionally |
Unintentionally |
Intentionally |
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Dimensions |
Being Professionally Inviting with Self |
Being Personally Inviting with Self |
| Being Professionally Inviting with Others |
Being Personally Inviting with Others |
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Sending Choices |
Sending | Not Sending |
|
Styles |
Invisibly Appropriate |
Visibly Appropriate |
Invisibly Inappropriate |
Visibly Inappropriate |
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Accepting Choices |
Accepting | Not Accepting |
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Outcomes |
Beneficial Presence | Lethal Presence |
* Shaw, D. E. (2004). Genuineness: An overlooked element of inviting behavior. Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 10, 46-50.
Daniel E. Shaw, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University