group dynamics Flashcards
1
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What are group dynamics?
A
Group dynamics is defined as the social changes and processes occurring when a previous group is changed or a new group is formed.
2
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What is Tuckman’s 5 stages of group development?
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Tuckman’s 5 stages of group development states that every group undergoes these five stages in the same order; forming, storming, norming, performing and then adjourning.
3
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What happens within forming?
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- team familiarise themselves
- athletes decide if they belong within the group
- athletes identify others strengths and weaknesses
- athletes start to identify a role within the group
4
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What happens within storming?
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- conflicts develop
-leaders can be questioned by athletes
- democratic leader occurs.
5
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What happens within norming?
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- conflict is replaced with cooperation and solidarity
- group work towards common goals
-group cohesion + satisfaction increases.
6
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What happens within performing?
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- group progresses effectively
- group motivation is high
- group work towards shared goals + objectives
7
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What happens within adjourning?
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- most overall team goals are achieved
- athletes experience a review period
- athletes experience a period of reward + reflection of achievements
- group may separate as all achievements have been completed.
