group dynamics Flashcards
name the features of a group
interaction between group players
collective identity
shard objects or common goal
communication
collective identity
a team can recognise easily as they are wearing the same uniform/colours. This develops affiliation which creates motivation and a belonging
interaction
the way players work together together to complete those tasks. are they loud, quiet, playful or serious
communication
non verbal and verbal, coded plays
shared goals or purpose
achieving a shared goal/ target helps to bind people together so they commit to each other and work hard to achieve the goal. this raises motivation.
group formation (tuckmans model)
forming
storming
norming
performing
cohesion in sport
desire of group members to achieve their goals forces acting to keep members within the group / interactions can lead to success or can come from success can be tasked or social.
co-action
in sport success comes from people all pulling together together. Everyone completes the task at the same time, but separately
interaction
tasks success depends on everyone completely different roles
Forming
Working out they belong with the group
learning about other members and coaches
developing social relationships
figuring out the goal
reliant on coach to bring the group closer
Storming
Fighting and conflict Teams often fold Confrontation with the leaders Members actively challenge for their role and position Self preservation is important
Norming
Conflict resolved group cohesion develops members become unified norms are set members cooperate to achieve potential motivation and success levels rise
Performing
Group stabilised
All concentrate on the group succeeding
Motivation and enjoyment levels are high
Respect to other members and leaders is high
Task cohesion
Members work in unity to achieve their potential
Social cohesion
Memories get along and feel attached to others they communicate with and support each other inside and outside of the sporting arena
steiners model
Actual productivity = potential productivity - losses due to faulty processes
Potential productivity
Coordination problems
members lack an understanding of the role
members lack an understanding of tactics
motivational loss
the Ringle man fact and social loading
The Ringleman effect
As the number of people in the group increased the level of performance of individuals in the group Decreased. It suggests that a reduction in performance was due to the lack of coordination and and motivation
Social loafing
When a performer lowers the level of effort they contribute to the team. This happens when they believe that they are not valued and their import is unnoticed. Factors include no Clear role in the group Low confidence learned helplessness week strategies high level of anxiety injury social innovation
Strategies to improve cohesion
Highlighting individual performances Giving Giving specific roles developing social cohesion e.g. teambuilding Encouraging group identity effective leadership selecting players who work well together setting achievable goals punish social loafing
