Exploring the Role of Nonviolent Intrapersonal Communication in Enhancing our Self-Concept for Evolution of Responsible Citizenship

Abstract

In contemporary times, a large number of individuals- due to multitude of concerns and challenges- oen find themselves engaging in toxic or violent intrapersonal communication. ey have to face difficult situations, varieties of inner conflicts and suffer from stress. Besides, violent intrapersonal communication leads to a negative self-concept and lowering of self-esteem. It is within this background that introducing nonviolent intrapersonal communication- to be nurtured and practiced in our daily lives- becomes crucial. By practicing nonviolent intrapersonal communication, a toxic inner communication ecosystem is transformed into a healthy one. When elements of nonviolent intrapersonal communication- like self-compassion, loving kindness towards self, avoidance of being judgmental towards self- are assimilated, the negative self-concept changes into a positive one. is paper will precisely look at this dimension using open-ended self-reports of respondents who have been oriented towards practicing nonviolent intrapersonal communication. Further, the paper will gauge on how the positive self-concept, which evolves by the use of nonviolent intrapersonal communication, gives a direction toward altruistic action, an essential element of responsible citizenship. e overarching goal of the paper is to attempt to develop an intrinsic link between nonviolent intrapersonal communication and its role in the development of a positive self-concept which gives way to altruistic action.