cohesion

Question 1

Cohesion

Answer 1

Dynamic and social process which is reflected in the tendency of a group to stick together and remain united in the persuit of goals and objectives

Question 2

Task vs social cohesion

Answer 2

Task; Work well together during practice and competitions (stronger relationship w performa nce)

Social: spend time together outside of practice/genuinely like eachother.

Directional; increase in performance = increase in cohesion, increase in cohesion…

Question 3

4 types of team cohesion

Answer 3

Integration - task; Perception about how well players have bonded over attempts to pursue goals.

Integration - social; Athletes’ views regarding how well players relate to each other and enjoy being part of the team

Attraction - task: Extent that players are commited to the goals

Attraction - social : Degree to which player enjoys company of teammates.

Question 4

Measuring cohesion

Answer 4

Direct: survey, questionnaire etc.

Indirect; sociogram (social network analysis)
The density shows the ties in the group

Moderaters of cohesion:
- Females have stronger relation w cohesion and performance in teams
- Subjective rating leads to stronger relationship

Question 5

Team socialization

Answer 5

Ways in which teams integrate new members and process by which an individual acquires the social knowledge and skills necessary to assume an organizational role.

Question 6

Team socialization tactics

Answer 6

coach-initiated role communication

Serial socialization

Social inclusionary

Tactics lead to better team cohesion to create social identity. Knowing that you’re a member of a group as well as the features of the group./

Question 7

Contextual factors

Answer 7

Team size: increase is decrease in cohesion

Level of competition: Vice versa.

Question 8

Athlete factors

Answer 8

Similarity, satisfaction and adherence. Higher is higher cohesion

Question 9

Team factors

Answer 9

collective efficacy; groups shared belief in combined resources to undertake actions.