SOCIOL 41 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Arthur Schuster, Interpersonal Attraction, Ostracism
Sociology Department
Sociology 41
Small Group Dynamics
Professor Schuster
Course Code: 69150
Discussion Course Code: 69151
4 Units
No Prerequsites
Location: SSPA 1100
Notes
Lecture: Primary Dimensions of Groups/Phases of Group Development
● Primary Dimensions of Groups
○ In general:
■ Cohesiveness increases productivity
○ Excessive focus on productivity -> stress and conflict
○ Excessive focus on cohesiveness -> increased liking but accomplishing nothing
● Building Cohesiveness
○ 1. Encourage compatible membership
○ 2. Develop shared goals
○ 3. Accomplish tasks
○ 4. Develop of positive history of cooperation
○ 5. Promote acceptance of group members
● Phases of Group Development
○ 1. Forming - why we join groups
○ 2. Storming - feeling the tension
○ 3. Norming - regulating the group
○ 4. Performing - group output
● 1. Forming
○ Need to belong
○ Interpersonal attraction
○ Attraction to group activities
○ Attraction to group goals
○ Establishment of meaning and identity
○ Fulfillment of unrelated needs
● Competent Communication and Group Development
○ Forming periodic phase
■ Express positive attitudes and feelings
■ Appear friendly, open, and interested
