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The pair in the group: Boundaries for destruction and creativity

Jern, Stefan LU (2001) 2nd Nordic conference on group and social psychology, 2000 p.134-157
Abstract
A comparative case study is performed of three working groups containing pairs and triads. Effects on cohesion and group development are analyzed and a model is constructed A distinction is made between pairs formed 1. out of earlier relationships, 2. and/or to pursue work and those that form, 3. as a reaction to the former. Pairs can contribute to work and development in constructive ways, but pairs can also destroy work and hinder progress. The outcome depends on how the pair is viewed by the group, what meaning is ascribed to it and on to what degree it is organized and integrated into the group. The outcome partly depends on boundary issues.
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subject
keywords
group psychology, sub-groups, group development, group cohesion, pair, small group, social psychology
host publication
Studies of Groups and Change. Proceedings from a conference on group and social psychology, Lund University, May 2000
editor
Jern, Stefan and Olsson, Eric
pages
134 - 157
publisher
School of Social Work, Lund University
conference name
2nd Nordic conference on group and social psychology, 2000
conference location
Lund, Sweden
conference dates
2000-05-18 - 2000-05-19
ISBN
91-631-0899-2
language
English
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yes
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2016-04-04 12:04:05
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  booktitle    = {{Studies of Groups and Change. Proceedings from a conference on group and social psychology, Lund University, May 2000}},
  editor       = {{Jern, Stefan and Olsson, Eric}},
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  publisher    = {{School of Social Work, Lund University}},
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  year         = {{2001}},
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