Viestintäkehikko

Viestintäkehikko, often translated as communication framework or communication model, refers to a conceptual structure that outlines the elements involved in the process of communication. It provides a simplified representation of how messages are created, transmitted, received, and interpreted. A common and foundational viestintäkehikko includes a sender, a message, a channel, and a receiver. The sender is the source of the information, and they encode their thoughts into a message. The message is the actual content being conveyed. The channel is the medium through which the message travels, such as spoken words, written text, or electronic signals. The receiver is the recipient of the message, and they decode it to understand its meaning.

More complex viestintäkehikko models incorporate additional components. Feedback, for instance, is the receiver's response to the sender, indicating understanding or initiating a new communication cycle. Noise, which can be physical, psychological, or semantic, represents anything that interferes with the clear transmission or reception of the message. Context, encompassing the environment, social setting, and cultural background, also significantly influences how a message is understood. Understanding these frameworks helps analyze communication breakdowns and improve the effectiveness of interpersonal, group, and mass communication. Different disciplines, like sociology, psychology, and media studies, may emphasize different aspects of the communication process, leading to variations in their preferred viestintäkehikko.