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1 Introduction to Group Dynamics What is a group? What are some common characteristics of groups? Are there different types of groups? What assumptions guide researchers in their studies of groups and their processes? What fields and what topics are included in the scientific study of group dynamics? The tendency to join with others in groups is perhaps the most important single characteristic of humans, and the processes that unfold within these groups leave an indelible imprint on their members and on society. Group dynamics are the influential processes that place in groups, but it is also the discipline devoted to the scientific analysis of those dynamics.

Introduction to Group Dynamics Preview Introduction to Group Dynamics The Nature of Groups Definition Characteristics Types The Nature of Group Dynamics Are Groups Real? Are Groups Dynamic? The Multilevel Perspective Applications and Topics

The Nature of Groups What is a group? Two or more individuals who are connected by and within social relationships. But note: As social identity theory explains, in many cases broad social categories can become psychologically meaningful to members, and in those cases social categories function very much like dynamic, socially based groups In Out Members are connected—linked—together; these relationships are memberships Groups vary in size from dyads and triads to very large aggregations, such as mobs and audiences. Unlike networks, groups usually have boundaries that define who is in the group and who is not Unlike categories, members are socially connected, not just in the same grouping or collection (e.g., all men, bricklayers…)

The Nature of Groups Interaction Goals Interdependence Structure Unity Describing Groups

Interaction: What people do in groups Goals Interdependence Structure Unity Describing Groups Interaction: What people do in groups Task interaction (problem solving, providing guidance, coordination, etc.). Relationship interaction (sustaining relationships, encouraging others, complaining, etc.).

Interaction Goals Interdependence Structure Unity Describing Groups McGrath’s Circumplex Model of group tasks is based on 2 key dimensions: Choosing vs. Executing (Doing) and Generating vs. Negotiating Negotiate Generate Choose Execute

McGrath’s task circumplex

Interaction Goals Interdependence Structure Unity Describing Groups Interdependence: The state of being dependent to some degree on other people

Interaction Goals Interdependence Structure Unity Describing Groups Structure: The underlying pattern of roles, norms, and relations among members that organizes groups

Entitativity: Perceived to be a group Interaction Goals Interdependence Structure Unity Describing Groups Unity Strength of bonds Group cohesion Common fate Similarity Proximity Entitativity: Perceived to be a group If people define groups as real, they are real in their consequences Essentialism Thomas Theorem applied to groups

The Nature of Groups Primary groups Social groups Collectives Types of Groups Primary groups Social groups Collectives Categories

Primary groups Social groups Collectives Categories Types of Groups Perceiving groups: people intuitively draw distinctions between groups—some look groupier than others Primary groups Social groups Collectives Categories 1 (not at all a group) to 9 (very much a group)

Introduction to Group Dynamics The Nature of Groups Definition Characteristics Types The Nature of Group Dynamics Are Groups Real? Are Groups Dynamic? The Multilevel Perspective Applications and Topics The Nature of Group Dynamics Are Groups Real? Are Groups Dynamic? The Multilevel Perspective Applications and Topics … a "field of inquiry dedicated to advancing knowledge about the nature of groups" (Cartwright & Zander, 1968, p. 7). Alvin Zander “Doc” Cartwright

Are Groups Real? Varying perspectives on the reality of groups Gustave Le Bon, Psychologie des Foules Wilhelm Wundt, Volkerpsychologie Emile Durkheim, collective consciousness Floyd Allport, level of analysis Kurt Lewin, interactionism B = f (P, E) Varying perspectives on the reality of groups

The Nature of Group Dynamics Are Groups Dynamic? Groups influence their members Groups influence society Groups are living systems

The Multilevel Perspective The Nature of Group Dynamics The Multilevel Perspective Individual level: focus on the individual (psychological) Group level: focus on the group and social context (sociological) Multilevel: adopts multiple perspectives on groups

Applications and Topics The Nature of Group Dynamics Applications and Topics Interdisciplinary Applications Anthropology Architecture Business & Industry Communication Criminal justice Education Engineering Mental Health Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology Sports & Recreation Topics Formation & Development Influence Performance Groups in Context Details 

Introduction to Group Dynamics Research Methods Inclusion & Identity Topics Introduction to Group Dynamics Research Methods Inclusion & Identity Group Formation Cohesion and Development Structure Influence Power Leadership Performance Decision Making Teams Conflict within and between groups Groups in Context Groups and Change Crowds and Collective Behavior

Welcome to the Study of Groups! The Nature of Groups Definition Characteristics Types The Nature of Group Dynamics Are Groups Real? Are Groups Dynamic? The Multilevel Perspective Applications and Topics Groups