Group Cohesion Flashcards
cohesion is…
a dynamic process and the tenancy for a group to stick together in the pursuit of its goals and objectives
Group think
A negative consequence of TOO much cohesion
people engage in way of thinking that strives for unanimity and overrides their motivation to realistically appraise an alternate course of action
high cohesion results in
increased performance, adherence, satisfaction
Group Integration
Can be task or social orientated.
task = thoughts about the group social = thoughts shared by the group
Individual attraction to group
Can be task or social oriented
task= how do you feel about being a member of the team social = how you feel about being a part of the social activities of the group
Antecedents of Team Cohesion
Environmental factors
Team Factors
Leadership factors
Personal Factors
Environmental Antecedents
Contractual responsabilities
normative pressures
group size
Personal Antecedents
Similarity of members
member satisfaction
member sacrifices
Leader Antecedents
Clear goals and roles
coach-athlete compatibility
leadership style
Team Antecedents
Prior Team success shared negative experience communication role clarity/acceptance commitment having a team goal participation of team goals
