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Hewes, Dean E. – Human Communication Research, 2009
The purpose of the author's contribution to this colloquy was to spark conversation on the theoretical nature of communication processes and the evidentiary requirements for testing their relationship to group outcomes. Co-discussants have raised important issues concerning the philosophical basis of the socioegocentric model (SM) and dual-level…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Dynamics, Influences, Theories
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Edelman, Murray – Human Communication Research, 1977
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Language Role, Language Styles
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Mabry, Edward A. – Human Communication Research, 1975
Examines patterns of oral communication in encounter groups and identifies three stages of group life: boundary-seeking, ambivalence and actualization. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Interaction Process Analysis
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Mabry, Edward A. – Human Communication Research, 1975
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Discussion Groups, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
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Hirokawa, Randy Y. – Human Communication Research, 1983
Found no single sequence of interaction phases that led to successful or unsuccessful group problem solving. Successful groups, however, tended to begin their discussions by attempting to analyze the problem before searching for solutions; unsuccessful groups immediately began searching for solutions. (PD)
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Research, Decision Making, Group Discussion
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Lashbrook, Velma J. – Human Communication Research, 1975
Develops a method for predicting leadership behavior in small groups by integrating leadership theory and source valence concepts. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
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Hoffman, L. Richard; Kleinman, Gary B. – Human Communication Research, 1994
Compares the Group Valence Model (GVM) to several derived versions of the Valence Distribution Model (VDM), as they relate to the group problem-solving process. Suggests that, not withstanding predictive accuracy, the VDM seems generally inferior to the GVM, which consistently accounts for more of the decision-making phenomenon. Discusses…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
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Ellis, Donald G.; Fisher, B. Aubrey – Human Communication Research, 1975
Examines the function of conflict in the process of achieving group consensus. Available from: Human Communication Research, Robert L. Cox, Executive Secretary, International Communication Association, Box 8563 University Station, Austin, Texas 78712. Telephone: 512-471-4821. Subscription Rates: institutional or non-members, $15.00 per year;…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Conflict
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MacDonald, Donald – Human Communication Research, 1976
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Dynamics, Group Structure