Lecture 9 - Peers and teammates Flashcards
If peers is an umbrella term, what is the definition we give to it
Peer: individuals of equal standing, whether this is a function of age, rank or class. people with similar athletic capabilities starting status and experiences regardless of age.
Describe and explain the components of peer relationships
Popularity: experience of being liked or accepted by one’s peers - group level construct with a social acceptance
Friendship: experience of a dyadic relationship that is mutual and close and bilateral in nature.
Name 4 positives and 4 negatives of peer relationships
Positives: loyalty emotional support help and guidance and absence of conflicts
Negatives: conflict, unattractive personal qualities, betrayal and inaccessibility.
what is the difference between peer relationships and physical competence and affects
PR and physical competence = meaningful associations exist between peer relationships and self perceptions
Affect = Social affiliation and recognition opportunities influence enjoyment, play associated with friendship quality
peers and morale development
see notes.
What are the 3 factors that influence team success
Teamwork
player coach dynamics
group dynamics
define the difference between a group and team
Group: Two or more people who interact with and exert mutual influence on each other
Team: in addition to interdependence and interaction, they have a collective sense of identity, distinctive roles, structured modes of communication and norms.
Name three approaches to group development
Linear fashion - stages
Cyclical pattern - life cycle
Pendulum - shift in interpersonal relations as group grows and develops.
Define cohesion
total field of forces which act on members to remain in the group. attractiveness of the group and means control.
State and explain the 4 antecedents affecting development of cohesion
Environmental factors - normative forces holding a group together
Personal factors - Individual characteristics of group members
leadership - leadership style that establishes relationships
tema factors - group task characteristics, desire for success
define what group roles are and 3 stages they go through
set of behaviors required of the person occupying a certain position
role clarity acceptance and conflict.
What are the 6 influences for an effective team climate
- social support - exchange of resources between 2 individuals that intend to enhance the well being of the recipient.
- proximity: more likely to bond when closer together
3: Distinctiveness: fell distinct from other groups
4: Fairness: must evaluate contribution fairly
5: Similarity: Commitments, attitudes, aspirations and goals
6: task interdependence: All group members benefit/ suffer from the groups performance.
what are 3 limitations within teams
Actual productivity
ringlemann affect
and social loafing
What conditions allow social loafing
task has low meaningfullness
personal involvement is low
no comparison to group standards
stangers in group.
