group cohesion Flashcards
definition of cohesion?
the total field of forces which act on members to remain in the group
what are the 2 forces that act on members in a group?
attractiveness of the group
means control
what is meant by ‘attractiveness of the group’?
individuals desire for interpersonal interactions with other group members and a desire to be involved in the group’s activities
what is meant by ‘means control’?
benefits that a member can derive by being associated with the group
what is Carron and colleagues definition of cohesion?
a dynamic process that is reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in pursuit of its objectives and/or for the satisfaction of member affective needs
what is task cohesion?
degree to which members of a group work together to achieve common goals
what is social cohesion?
degree to which members of a team like each other and enjoy one another’s company (interpersonal attraction)
why is the definition of cohesion better from Carron and colleagues than Festinger and colleagues?
addresses both the task and social aspects of cohesion
what 4 factors does Carron identify as affecting the development of cohesion?
- environmental
- personal
- leadership
- team
what is meant by ‘environmental factors’?
normative forces holding a group together
e.g age and contracts
what is the relationship between group size and levels of cohesion?
smaller groups are more cohesive than larger groups
what is meant by ‘personal factors’?
the individual characteristics of group members
- demographic attributes
- cognitions and motives
- behaviour
what is the most important personal factor associated with task and social cohesion?
and another factor?
individual satisfaction
similarity in attitudes and expectations
benefits to individuals related to cohesion?
self-efficacy, high return rates and passion
decreased levels of anxiety and depression
what is meant by ‘leadership factors’?
the leadership style and behaviours that profressionals exhibit and the relationships they establish with their groups
clear, consistent commuication from coaches and captains influences cohesion
what coach behaviours can decrease feelings of cohesion?
inequity, embarrassment and ridicule
what is meant by ‘team factors’?
group task characteristics, group productivity norms, desire for group success, group roles, group position and team stability
especiall shared experiences of winning or losing
collective efficacy related to cohesion
what are the 2 types of measures for measuring cohesion?
questionnaires
sociograms
what questionnaire was used to measure cohesion in the early days?
Sport Cohesiveness Questionnaire
7 tems measuring interpersonal attraction or attraction to group
issues with the SPort Cohesiveness Questionnaire?
no reliability or validity measures established
measured mainly social cohesion
what does the Group Environment Questionnaire distinguish between?
individual and the group
task and social cohesion
what 2 categories is the GEQ based on?
how members perceive the group (group integration)
how attractive the group is to individual members
difference between questionnaires and sociograms?
questionnaires don’t show how individuals relate to each other or whether some members are socially isolated
what does the sociogram measure?
social cohesion e.g which are your top 3 favourite team members
reveals pattern of interpersonal relationships in a group
what is the structure of a sociogram?
more frequently chosen indivduals in the centre
less frequently chosen on the outside `