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Peer reviewedZaccaro, Stephen J.; Lowe, Charles A. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1988
Presents a study designed to contrast the effects of task-based and interpersonal cohesiveness on group performance of students. Concludes that high task cohesion helped group performance, while interpersonal attraction had no apparent effect. Finding that increased interpersonal cohesion improved task commitment, the authors suggest that…
Descriptors: College Students, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Peer reviewedBarnard, William A.; And Others – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Presents study results examining social pressure within sexually homogenous groups. Explains that cohesiveness, based on common beliefs, was established in half of the sample while prevented in the remainder. Reports that groups were required to reach consensus after conflict was introduced. Concludes that low cohesion groups showed the greatest…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Conflict, Discussion Groups, Females
