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Peer reviewedMullen, Brian; And Others – Journal of Social Psychology, 1991
Summarizes research comparing boundaries around larger and smaller groups. Finds that the perception of group boundary permatbility varies with group size. Reports a greater perceived distinction between the group and the individual passerby as group size increases. Describes the effects of varying group member proximity. Discusses implications…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Correlation, Group Dynamics, Group Structure
Direct linkBai, Yun; Poon, Wai-Yin; Cheung, Gordon Wai Hung – Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2006
Two-level data sets are frequently encountered in social and behavioral science research. They arise when observations are drawn from a known hierarchical structure, as when individuals are randomly drawn from groups that are randomly drawn from a target population. When the covariance structures in the group level and the individual level are the…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Predictor Variables, Social Science Research, Behavioral Science Research
Download full textRoberts, William B.
The study presents the results of testing an original obersvation instrument designed to identify a power elite in multiple sessions of two eight-member adult discussion groups. Two questions guided the development of the study: (1) Can a power elite be identified in participation training groups? (2) Can an effective observation instrument with…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods
