group cohesion Flashcards
Cohesion meaning?
The total field of forces which act on members to remain in the group. To stick together in united pursuit of objectives and satisfaction of member needs.
What does antecedents mean?
cause/origin
What are the antecedents of cohesion?
task - common goal
social - friend
environmental - where you can play, region
personal - demographics, age, gender, personality, motivation
leadership - behaviour, leadership style, coach
team - ability levels, productivity norms
threat of opponents
Factors that influence cohesion?
Attractiveness of group - desire to be involved based on a need for interpersonal interactions
Means control - what benefit will involvement yield
What are the dimensions of cohesion?
Individual attraction to the group (task) - how much you fit in (sports, training, mindset)
Individual attraction to the group (social) - how many friends you have
Group attractions (task) - how much you think the group is working together to reach goal
Group attractions (social) - athletes perception of the social dynamic of the group
Methods of measuring team cohesion?
GEQ - group environment questionnaire
Sociogram
How does cohesion effect performance?
positive - cohesion = effort = performance
What are the stages of the team building model?
Introductory - emphasise benefits of cohesion
Conceptual - consider group structure/dynamics/environment
Practical - team building, planning strategies
Intervention - implement planning
What do you need to build an effective team climate?
Social support - communication, group chats
Proximity - spending time as a group out
Distinctiveness - logos, kit, initiations
Fairness - bias from coaches
Similarity - goals/attitudes/commitment/effort
Task interdependence
What are the coaches responsibilities when building team cohesion?
Communication, role clarity, set challenging group goals, encourage group identity, avoid social cliques and high turnover
What are barriers to cohesion?
Clash of personalities, role conflict, breakdown in communication, power struggle, frequent turnover, disagreement on goals.
