Group Processes & Bullying Flashcards
Elements of group structure include:
roles norms values communication patterns status differentials
Define Role Differentiation in terms of groups.
Different groups members have specialised functions.
Define Status differentials in terms of groups.
when members have relative differences in status among group members.
Give an explanation for Inter-member relations.
connections among the members of a group or social network within a group.
How do norms play a role during interaction?
they provide direction and motivation, and organise the social interactions of members.
What are communication patterns?
it is the flow of information within the group.
What were William Schutz (1958, 1966) FIRO dimensions? Explain each dimension.
Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (FIRO) are used to asses group dynamics such as:
- Inclusion (being in our out, acceptance by group)
- Control (being on the top or on the bottom)
- Affection (being close or far)
According to SIT and SCT, a group is formed by:
2 or more people who believe to have something in common. People form groups by categorising themselves with similar and contrasting this category against groups that differ.
Definition of bullying?
Bullying is a distinct type of aggression characterised by abuse of power (Smith & Sharp, 1994)
What are the components of bullying?
Intentional and systematic- intention to inflict comfort and pain
persistent- repeated abuses that exerts fear
asymmetrical- there is an unbalanced relation between bully and victim.
Types of bullying
physical
verbal
Types of bullying
social or relational bullying
verbal
cyber
Summary of verbal bullying.
it is summed up by teasing, inappropriate comments, taunting and threatening to cause harm.
Define social/relational bullying summary
leaving someone out on purpose
spreading rumours about someone
telling others not to be friends with them
publicly embarrassing someone
What is cyberbullying?
use of technology to to commit cyber aggression
