Classic Study Flashcards
Classic Study=
Sherif et al (1954/61)- Robber’s Cave
Aims 1
Robber’s cave-Aims 1
-Used a field experiment to produce group norms and measure the effect on perceptions and judgements of those involved
Classic Study=
Sherif et al (1954/61)- Robber’s Cave
Aims 2
Robber’s cave- Aims 2
-Use a real life situation to lead to group norms and values
Classic Study=
Sherif et al (1954/61)- Robber’s Cave
Aims 3
Robber’s cave- Aims 3
Wanted o see how in group behaviour developed to include related out group hostility and see have much friction could be reduced
Classic Study=
Sherif et al (1954/61)- Robber’s Cave
Aims 4
Robber’s cave-Aims 4
-Look at relationships within each group and how groups related to one another; study of inter group relations and examine attitudes and behaviours develop and change as a result of controlled alterations in conditions
Classic Study=
Sherif et al (1954/61)- Robber’s Cave
Background
Robber’s cave- Background
- Sherif though social behaviour could not be studied by looking at individuals in isolation
- Recognised that social organisation differs between cultures and affect group practises, claimed groups have to be understood as part of social structure
- Conflict could be seen as prejudice, reduction of friction would be reducing prejudice= practical application
Classic Study=
Sherif et al (1954/61)- Robber’s Cave
Method
Method- FIELD EXPERIMENT, REPEATED MEASURES DESIGN, took place in 3 STAGES, each a condition of the IV
IV- 3 STAGES of the experiment: in groups formation, friction phase, integration
DV- INTERGROUP BEHAVIOUR: measures by OBSERVING the boys BEHAVIOUR + FRIENDSHIP PATTERNS, TAPE RECORDING conversations/phrases, QUESTIONNAIRES filled out by boys on their ATTITUDES towards BOTH GROUPS
Directional hypothesis- The boys could be MANIPULATED into conflict by COMPETITION and then RESOLVE it by working together
Null hypothesis- There would be NO CONFLICT between the boys as a result of COMPETITION
Classic Study=
Sherif et al (1954/61)- Robber’s Cave
Sample
Sample- OPPORTUNITY SAMPLING
22, 11 YEAR OLD BOYS, from WHITE, PROTESTANT families in OKLAHOMA- didn’t know they were part of the study= there was parental consent
Location- Took place at BOY SCOUTS of America camp in Oklahoma, America- called ROBBER’S CAVE
Data collection- OBSERVATION= one person for 1 group, 12HOURS a day, SOCIOMETRIC ANALYSIS (friendship patterns), EXPERIMENTS (collect and estimate beans collected by each boy), TAPE RECORDINGS (how they spoke of in group, outgroup- adjectives + phrases)
Classic Study=
Sherif et al (1954/61)- Robber’s Cave
Procedure
Stage 1- INGROUP FORMATION: split into equal groups of 2, worked to achieve common goals, allowed ingroup dynamics to develop
Results- Called themselves Rattlers and Eagles, developed similarly hierarchy and status positions established= stability
