Theory and Research on Small Groups

ISBN-13: 9781475785876 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 277 str.

R. Scott Tindale; Linda Heath; John Edwards

Opis

Research on small groups played an important role in the early formulation of social psychology. By the 1970s, however, the field had lost the interest of most social psychologists. Theory and Research on Small Groups reintegrates that work back into the mainstream of social psychology. The more recent issues-oriented' approach has not only resulted in many interesting findings-it has also applied basic social psychological theory in new ways and, moreover, led to new theoretical developments that deserve more attention. This volume, which features the work of esteemed researchers from around the world, is a bountiful resource worthy of notice by all social psychologists.

Spis treści

Small Group Research and Applied Social Psychology: An Introduction; R.C. Tindale, E.M. Anderson. Cooperative Learning and Social Interdependence Theory;D.W. Johnson, R.T. Johnson. Training People to Work in Groups; R.L. Moreland, et al. Natural Development of Community Leadership; J.C. Glidewell, et al. Group Interventions in Cancer: The Benefits of Social Support and Education on Patient Adjustment; D.M. Posluszny, et al. Applying Group Processes to International Conflict Analysis and Resolution; R.J. Fisher. Improving Group Performance: The Case of the Jury; S. Penrod, L. Heuer. An evaluation of the Biasing Effects of Death Qualification: A Meta-Analytic/Computer Simulation Approach; J.W. Filkins. Coordination in Task-Performing Groups; G.M. Wittenbaum, et al. Groups, Technology, and Time: Use of Computers for Collaborative Work; J.E. McGrath, J.L. Berdahl. Tapping the Power of Teams; E.J. Savoie. Why Teams Don't Work; J.R. Hackman. Index.