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The Process of Invitational Theory

 

Elements

 Optimism Respect Trust Genuineness *
Intentionality

Levels

 Level I Level II Level III Level IV

Intentionally
Inviting

Unintentionally
Inviting

Unintentionally
Disinviting

Intentionally
Disinviting

Dimensions

 Being Professionally Inviting
with Self		 Being Personally Inviting
with Self
Being Professionally Inviting
with Others		 Being Personally Inviting
with Others

Sending Choices

 Sending Not Sending

Styles

 Invisibly
Appropriate		 Visibly
Appropriate		 Invisibly
Inappropriate		 Visibly
Inappropriate

Accepting Choices

 Accepting Not Accepting

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