Group cohesion: From "field of forces" to multidimensional construct.

Dion, Kenneth L.

doi:10.1037/1089-2699.4.1.7

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“…In group therapy, one supposed mechanism of change is that of group cohesion [18]. Two components of cohesion were described, namely social cohesion and task cohesion [19]. Group cohesion as defined by Yalom [18] primarily refers to socialemotional cohesion since group cohesion is conceptualised as the intimacy, reciprocity and emotional disclosure that is felt among the group members.…”

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The effect of group cohesion on rehabilitation outcome in cancer survivors

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The effect of group cohesion on rehabilitation outcome in cancer survivors May, Anne M.; Duivenvoorden, Hugo J.; Korstjens, Irene; van Weert, Ellen; HoekstraWeebers, Josette E. H. M.; van den Borne, Bart; Mesters, Ilse; van der Schans, Cees P.; Ros, Wynand J. G. Take-down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim.Downloaded from the University of Groningen/UMCG research database (Pure): http://www.rug.nl/research/portal. For technical reasons the number of authors shown on this cover page is limited to 10 maximum. AbstractObjective: Group-based physical training interventions have been shown to be effective in increasing quality of life in cancer survivors. Until now, however, the impact of cohesion within the group on intervention outcome has not been investigated.Methods: We examined self-reported individual group cohesion ratings collected in the first half of a 12-week rehabilitation programme for cancer survivors ðN ¼ 132Þ: Four dimensions of group cohesion were measured, i.e. the bond with the group as whole, the bond with other members, cooperation within the group and the instrumental value. Quality of life, physical functioning and fatigue were assessed before and after the intervention using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-C30. Linear multiple multivariate regression analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between group cohesion and intervention outcome.Results: The relationship between group cohesion and outcome was significantly modified by gender. Higher ratings of cooperation within the group predicted better post-intervention quality of life and physical functioning and less fatigue in men, and better quality of life and physical functioning in women. Additionally, women who reported a stronger bond with other members showed a lower quality of life after the intervention. No relationship was found between the instrumental value and the outcome variables.Conclusion: Some dimensions of group cohesion seem to be associated with intervention outcome. The underlying mechanisms need to be unravelled.

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The effect of group cohesion on rehabilitation outcome in cancer survivors

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“…The existing literature provides empirical evidence supporting the fact that team cohesiveness plays a critical role in decreasing destructive conflicts that occur between team members [50] and improving task performance [51], ultimately leading to business success [52].…”

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Generation Z’s Sustainable Volunteering: Motivations, Attitudes and Job Performance

2018

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Generation Z (Gen Z), the future of America's workforce, is forecasted to represent more than 30 million persons by 2020. Volunteer rates have been declining since 2002. Most compelling is that overall lowest volunteer rates were found to be within the Gen Z segment, with expectations of continued decline. Thus, this study explored motivations associated with sustainable volunteering by Gen Z based upon past research that documented intent to volunteer is strongly associated with age. In doing so, the Volunteer Functions Inventory was adopted to identify Gen Z motivations for volunteering. This study then employed the theory of planned behavior to test the relationships between Gen Z volunteering motivations, their attitudes and job performance using data obtained from 306 Gen Z volunteer special event participants. Among five motives identified to be important to Gen Z, only four motives ("value", "career", "learning" and "self-esteem") were found to significantly influence their attitudes. The 'social' motive was found to have no significant effect on their attitudes towards volunteering. This research framework was supported by validating the significant relationships between volunteer motivations, attitudes and job performance specific to the Gen Z volunteer segment. "Job training appropriateness" was found to be an important moderator for improving the relationships between Gen Z volunteer attitudes and job performance.

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“…This is evident from the numerous disciplines in which cohesion has been a topic of research. These include social, organizational, military, family, and sport psychology (e.g., Dion, 2000). With regard to sport psychology, researchers have developed a multidimensional conceptual model that clearly outlines the phenomenon.…”

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confidence: 99%