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Ruzicka, Mary F.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1979
The purposes of this paper are to note specific weaknesses characterizing small group research and to propose suggestions for their solution. Adapted from a speech given at the Second National Conference about the Teaching of Group: Theory and Practice, Temple University, Philadelphia, February 1976. (Author)
Descriptors: Group Behavior, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship, Research Methodology

Norton, Robert W. – Small Group Behavior, 1979
Maintains that coalitions form as a function of the popularity of an individual and the reciprocation between individuals. An algorithm is introduced, incorporating both popularity and reciprocation components, to generate units of analysis for coalition identification. The algorithm reflects aspects of the whole group and intensity of dyads.…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis

Mabry, Edward A. – Small Group Behavior, 1989
Analyzed contrasting assumptions of three theoretical orientations used to explain mixed-sex small group interaction through observation of two mixed-sex, human relations training groups of undergraduate students (N=45). Found no support for sex-role differentiation or adaptation orientations but did find support for role-status expectation…
Descriptors: Females, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Higher Education