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Showing 1 to 20 of 146 for “"Group Dynamics"”.
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Hacking innovation - group dynamics in innovation teams
… as participation, the parity of contribution to group discussions, the level of turn taking, and the frequency and duration of meetings. In a Hackathon, we measure these behaviors throughout the entire life cycle of each team, observe how they change in response to different shocks, and study how …
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Western Gorilla Social Structure and Inter-Group Dynamics
… social behaviour has primarily focused on family groups, with research on inter-group interactions usually limited to the interactions of a small number of habituated groups or those taking place in a single location. Key reasons for this are the high investment of time and money required to …
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A Study of Group Dynamics as a Classroom Process
… 1. To review the literature on the subject of group dynamics as it applies to classroom situations. 2. To watch some of the techniques in operation with a group of eighth grade students in United States history. 3. To learn how teaching can be made more effective through utilization of group …
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Group Dynamics in Physical Activity Promotion: Research, Theory & Practice
The use of group dynamics principles such as group goal-setting, distinctiveness and cohesion has been the basis of a burgeoning area of physical activity (PA) promotion. Recent reviews of literature suggest that these interventions are robust and increase PA in a wide variety of populations. …
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In-Group/Out-Group Dynamics of Native American Mascot Endorsement
… White confederates would create a multiple in-group/out-group dynamic that would influence discriminatory behavior.</p> <p>A series of 2 (Race) X 3 (NAME) between groups factorial ANOVA’s were conducted on ratings of the confederates by White college students. In addition, MANOVA’s were …
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In-group / out-group dynamics and effectiveness in partially distributed teams
… Team there exist at least two distinct sub-groups. In addition, at least one of the sub-groups has two or more members that are geographically co-located. Co-located members can meet face to face; chat in the hallway; have lunch together; and otherwise socialize with one another. On the …
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Group dynamics among physical educators and principals in Blue Ribbon Schools
Although there is extensive literature on group dynamics in K-12 schools, only a few studies have examined group dynamics that occur in physical education departments (Castelli & Rink, 2003; Keay, 2005). Guided by Giddens’ Structuration Theory (1984) this investigation sought to explore group …
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Developing an Instrument to Measure Group Dynamics Awareness: A Mixed Methods Study
… leaders are needed more than ever. Based on group relations programs developed by the Tavistock Institute, a pedagogy known as case-in-point has recently been brought to prominence and incorporated into leadership development programs. These methods claim to develop systems thinking and …
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Inter -Rebel Group Dynamics: Cooperation or Competition. The Case of South Asia
… focuses on the interactions of armed groups that challenge the sovereignty of a state and raises the question: under what conditions do rebel groups cooperate or compete with each other? It deviates from the standard explorations into political, economic and social factors that affect …
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5-star (by local norms) : group dynamics in a luxury Sub-Saharan resort
… at the working conditions of these two groups, the expression of local culture at the workplace, and the impact of intra-group beliefs on the meaning of authority within the employee community.
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Analysis of the Relationships between Changes in Distributed System Behavior and Group Dynamics
… pervasive forms of distributed cooperation. A group could perform a task using a heterogeneous set of the devices (desktop, mobile), connections (wireless, wired, 3G) and software clients. We call this form of systems Distributed Dynamic Cooperative Environments (DDCEs). Content in DDCEs is …
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Exploring The Impact Of Configuration And Mode Of Input On Group Dynamics In Computing
… with and without gestures and the impact upon group concept mapping process outcomes and interactions when using a large display. Methods: Data is presented from an exploratory study of twenty two students who have used the tool. Half of the pairs used two WiiRemotes, while the remainder used …
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Understanding group dynamics in an electronic environment : an analysis of two electronic discussion groups
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1996.
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Group Dynamics in Extreme Earth Environments: Analogs for Space Missions (Past and Present Expeditions Analysis)
… various aspects of crew psychosocial group functioning through an analysis of group environment, stress, and coping data. Such investigation includes a detailed analysis of pre-mission communication and awareness strategies for positive group functioning and development (Study 1); …
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Visualizations for computer mediated group conversations: exploring the influences of aggregated and articulated data visibility on group dynamics
Groups are becoming increasingly geographically distributed and consequently, computer mediated group conversations are also becoming increasingly distributed. There has been much research that has focused on visualizations that would best assist such computer mediated conversations. Additionally, …
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An exploration of group dynamics in “stokvels” and its implications on the members’ mental health and psychological well-being.
Stokvels are social groups usually formed randomly by people who share a common bond such as relatives, neighbours, colleagues in the workplace or friends with a purpose of financially saving together on a monthly basis. This study aimed to explore the group dynamics in stokvels and its …
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The application of interpersonal communication and group dynamics skills as a curriculum component for the professional development of pre- service teachers
… argues that interpersonal communication and group dynamics skills training is now a necessary component for the development of professionalism in teacher education programs. The study reviews the Carnegie (1986), Holmes (1986) and Nation At Risk (1983) reports on education, focusing on the …
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THE EMERGENCE OF GENTILE LEADERSHIP AND THE JERUSALEM CONFERENCE: A SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE GROUP DYNAMICS OF THE PARTICIPATION OF GENTILE BELIEVERS IN THE EARLY CHURCH
… and Antioch dispute are concerned with group interactions and dynamics; socio-psychological research studies the behaviour of individuals in social groups and so is well suited to study this aspect of early church history. I argue that the emergence of Gentile leadership at Antioch …
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