Satisfying Conversation Outcome

A Satisfying Conversation Outcome is a conversation outcome that meets or exceeds conversational goals producing positive affect and relational benefits.

• AKA: Fulfilling Dialogue Result, Successful Conversation Outcome, Positive Conversational Resolution.
• Context:
  • It can typically fulfill communication objectives through effective exchange.
  • It can typically enhance relationship quality through positive interaction.
  • It can typically generate conversation satisfaction through need fulfillment.
  • It can typically create positive memories through emotional encoding.
  • It can often increase future interaction desire through positive reinforcement.
  • It can often strengthen social bonds through mutual understanding.
  • It can often produce emotional contagion of positive feelings.
  • It can range from being a Mildly Satisfying Outcome to being a Highly Satisfying Outcome, depending on its satisfaction level.
  • It can range from being a Expected Satisfying Outcome to being an Unexpected Satisfying Outcome, depending on its predictability.
  • It can range from being a Task Satisfying Outcome to being a Relational Satisfying Outcome, depending on its primary benefit.
  • It can range from being a Immediate Satisfying Outcome to being a Delayed Satisfying Outcome, depending on its realization timing.
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• Example(s):
  • Problem-Solving Satisfying Outcomes, such as:
    • Conflict Resolution Outcome achieving mutual agreement.
    • Decision Consensus Outcome reaching group alignment.
    • Clarification Achievement Outcome establishing shared understanding.
  • Relationship Satisfying Outcomes, such as:
    • Intimacy Deepening Outcome from vulnerable sharing.
    • Trust Building Outcome from authentic exchange.
    • Reconciliation Outcome from relationship repair.
  • Knowledge Satisfying Outcomes, such as:
    • Learning Achievement Outcome from educational dialogue.
    • Insight Generation Outcome from collaborative thinking.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Unsatisfying Conversation Outcome, which fails expectations.
  • Neutral Conversation Outcome, which lacks emotional impact.
  • Conflict Escalation Outcome, which worsens relationships.
• See: Conversation Outcome, Conversation Session, Satisfaction, Communication Success, Positive Outcome, Social Fulfillment State, Conversation Craving, Unexpected Positive Outcome, Relationship Enhancement, Conversational Fulfillment Task.

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