7- Group Socialisation Flashcards
What kind of structures are groups?
Dynamic structures that change continuously over time
How is the group influenced?
By the contribution of members
Who came up with the model of group socialisation?
Moreland and Levine, 1982
What is the purpose of the model of group socialisation?
Describes and explains the passage of individuals through groups in terms of commitment and of changing roles
What does the model of group socialisation focus on?
The dynamic relationship between group and its members
What 3 processes are involved in the model of group socialisation?
Evaluation
Commitment
Role transition
What is the role of evaluation?
Groups, members and potential members compare the past, present and future rewards of the group
What does the group as a whole do?
Evaluate individual members in terms of their contribution to the group
What produces social approval and social disapproval?
Expectations met –> social approval
Expectations not met –> social disapproval
How does evaluation affect commitment?
Affects commitment of the individual to the group and group to the individual
What is symmetrical positive commitment?
Group and individual agree on goals and values, feel positive ties, are willing to exert effort, and desire to continue membership
What is asymmetrical commitment?
Individual is more committed to the group, or vice versa
What is role transition?
Change in type of role a member occupies
How is role transition superimposed?
On continuous variation in commitment over time
How is occurrence governed?
By groups and individual’s criteria
What is a non-member?
Prospective members and ex-members
What is a quasi-member?
New members and marginal members
What is a full member?
People who are closely identified with the group and have all the privileges and responsibilities
What are the 5 stages of role transition?
- Investigation
- Socialisation
- Maintenance
- Resocialisation
- Remembrance
What are norms?
Rules and standards that guide and/or constrain behaviours
How do norms emerge?
Out of interaction with others
Where do sanctions come from?
Social networks
What are descriptive norms?
Describe which behaviours are typically performed
What are injunctive norms?
Convey approval or disapproval of a behaviour
What are the 2 functions of norms?
Individual function and group function
What is the role of the individual function?
To specify the range of behaviour that is acceptable in a certain context
What is the role of the group function?
To coordinate the action of members towards the fulfilment of group goals
How do norms provide stability and predictability?
They are resistant to change once established
