Concept information
Preferred term
group dynamics
Definition
- Definition There is no consensus among social psychologists on the defining characteristics of a group. Nearly all definitions, however, emphasize that a group is not a mere aggregation of individuals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Groups, Characteristics Of]
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
- cognitions and feelings
- group decision making
- group influence
- group participation
- group performance and problem solving
- group structure
- identity and self
- intergroup relations
- intragroup relations
- methodology
- organizational behavior
- organizations
- peer groups
- peer review
- sensitivity training groups
- social distance
- theory (group processes)
- types of groups and subgroups
Entry terms
- group processes
- group psychology
Belongs to group
URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/group_dynamics
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