Ressources for Group Dynamics. Group Dynamics, Processes & Development. What is a Group? A group is: two or more people who share a common definition and evaluation of themselves and behave in accordance with such a definition (Vaughan & Hogg, 2002, p. 200) a collection of people who interact with one another, accept rights and obligations as members and who share a common identity. Criteria for a group include: formal social structure face-to-face interaction 2 or more persons common fate common goals interdependence self-definition as group members recognition by others Societies can be seen as large groups consisting of a myriad of sub-groups. Introduction to Group Dynamics Human beings exhibit some characteristic behavior patterns in groups. When group patterns are combined with study of individual development, then group dynamics can also be applied to education and therapy (as is often the case in experiential, outdoor and adventure education).
People may may underestimate the importance of society and group memberships on their lives. References Bacon, S. Kurt lewin: groups, experiential learning and action research. Contents: introduction · life · field theory · group dynamics · democracy and groups · t-groups, facilitation and experience · action research · conclusion · further reading and references · links. see, also : the groupwork pioneers series Kurt Lewin’s (1890-1947) work had a profound impact on social psychology and, more particularly for our purposes here, on our appreciation of experiential learning, group dynamics and action research. On this page we provide a very brief outline of his life and an assessment of his continuing relevance to educators.
Kurt Lewin was born on September 9, 1890 in the village of Mogilno in Prussia (now part of Poland). He was one of four children in a middle class Jewish family (his father owned a small general store and a farm). They moved to Berlin when he was aged 15 and he was enrolled in the Gymnasium. In 1909 Kurt Lewin entered the University of Frieberg to study medicine.
He then transferred to the University of Munich to study biology. Links. About Tavistock Institute. Theory This page provides an introduction to group relations theory, arranged as answers to some common questions. It outlines some of the major ideas and work in the field, but it is not intended to be comprehensive - the publications section is a good place to start if you want to read more deeply. The people section provides biographies about some of the people who have worked in the field of group relations - from its foundation in the 1940s to today. What is group relations? How did the study of group relations develop? What is group relations? Group relations is a method of study and training in the way people perform their roles in the groups and systems to which they belong. How did the study of group relations develop? Group relations was the phrase coined in the late 1950s by staff working at the Tavistock Institute to refer to the laboratory method of studying relationships in and between groups.
A.K. What is a group relations conference? 'A' Membership. 'B' Membership. Relationship Model --Illustrated. The illustration above shows progressive building blocks for relationships. All meaningfull relationships must start on the Primary level then progressivly move up to the next level. RULE 1. Work on the primary level till all three blocks are sufficiently developed before going on to the next level.
If these three can not be developed, then do not go on to the next level . Stop and find another relationship and begin again. Do I like this person(s) enough to become personal with them? Can I grant the other person the benefit of the doubt? Am I going to extend my person to gain mutual respect and trust? Will I attempt to share my deep thoughts, feelings, and dreams? Do I really know this person ? Will they honor my intentions ? Can they accept our differences and honor them - me ? Is this person trustworthy? Will they keep their word? Can they follow through with action on what we want together? Do they have the strength, character, and ability to gain and keep my confidence?
Psychology of Social Status. Essentials of Group Psychology | PsyBlog. How groups form, conform, then warp our decision-making, productivity and creativity. When we’re in a group other people have an incredibly powerful effect on us. Groups can kill our creativity, inspire us to work harder, allow us to slack off, skew our decision-making and make us clam up. The keys to understanding human behaviour—our lives as citizens, as workers, as friends—are in the research on group psychology, which PsyBlog has been exploring over the past few months. This post provides an overview and you can follow the links to explore the experiments that reveal the power groups hold over us.
Formation, influence and leadership The seeds of group behaviour are sown even before its members meet. Once we are in a group it starts to shape us through conformity, pulling our attitudes and behaviour in line with others, threatening us with ostracism if we dare to rebel and, when facing rival groups, firing our competitive spirit (see 10 rules that govern groups, #3, #4, #10). Productivity. Movie basket game. Effet mouton.