Title

Interpersonal Communication Perspectives In Hostage Negotiation

Keywords

Hostage negotiation; interpersonal communication; language; negotiation; relationship development; terrorism; Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Abstract

This article examines the power of interpersonal communication models and frameworks to help negotiators and counterterrorist teams reach successful outcomes during hostage negotiations. A fundamental premise is that superior communication with hostage takers, such as subtle linguistic techniques and other forms of discourse, is essential to obtain the liberation of hostages. An important theory is Mark Knapp's (1984) model of relational development, which postulates that relationships (e.g., between captors and captives) improve through constant interpersonal dialogue. The idea is that ongoing relationship development is indispensable at each stage of the hostage negotiation process. The ultimate objective is to establish rapport and move into the hostage takers' world. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Publication Title

Journal of Applied Security Research

Volume

8

Issue

1

Number of Pages

24-37

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/19361610.2013.738406

Socpus ID

84876014343 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84876014343

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