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Small Group Consensus: Stability of Group Support of the Decision, Task Process, and Group Relationships.
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DeStephen, RoLayne S.; Hirokawa, Randy Y. – Small Group Behavior, 1988
Developed and tested encompassing and utilitarian measure of small group consensus using 48 small groups involving 234 college students. Pilot study of 14 groups and 61 subjects used instrument to test consensus stability over six-week period. Results showed no significant change in consensus levels over that time. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: College Students, Congruence (Psychology), Decision Making, Group Dynamics
Testing Within-Group Interaction Differences between High and Low Consensus Groups.
DeStephen, RoLayne S. – 1982
To assess whether communication behaviors differ between high and low consensus groups, a study considered the comparative interaction of the first meetings of high and low consensus groups, the first and final meetings of high consensus groups, and the first and final meetings of low consensus groups. Subjects, 84 students in a small group…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making
"But Why Don't They Act like a Team?" An Application of Small Group Theory to Forensics Squad Relationships and Functioning.
DeStephen, RoLayne S. – 1982
There are three general characteristics of a small group that merit analysis and application to a forensics squad: oral interaction, identification of a collectivity, and potential for unified action. Cohesive groups have a high energy level that is typically focused upon facilitation of productive group functioning. In order to develop and…
Descriptors: Competition, Debate, Faculty Advisers, Feedback