According Derlega and Grzelak (in Sears, et al., 1988) there are five functions of self-disclosure, namely:
a. Expression (expression)
In this life men sometimes experience a disappointment or frustration, whether it is related to the job or the other. To get rid of all this resentment will usually feel good when telling a friend who already believe. With this kind of human self-disclosure had the opportunity to express our feelings.
b. Self purification (self-clarification)
With a sense of sharing and telling your feelings and problems at hand to others, people hope to obtain an explanation and understanding of others will be problems encountered so that the mind will become more clear and can see how the problem better.
c. Social validity (social validation)
Once completed discuss the matter at hand, usually the audience will provide feedback on these problems So therefore, will get a useful information about the truth of our views. We can get the support or otherwise.
d. Social control (social control)
One can express or conceal information about his situation that are intended to hold social control, for example, people will say something that can cause a good impression about him.
e. The development of the relationship (relationship development).
Mutual sharing and information about ourselves to others and mutual trust is the most important advice in an attempt to pioneer a relationship that will further increase the degree of familiarity.
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