According to Giles, desire for social approval and desire for shaping one's personal identity likely result in a communicator's desire to diverge.

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Divergence in communication typically occurs when individuals want to emphasize their distinctiveness or distance themselves from others, not when they seek social approval or to shape their personal identity in alignment with others.

According to Giles, Desire for Social Approval and Desire for Shaping