This paper reviews literature on ethnicity and acculturation, presents a theoretical framework whose master variable is the nature of an ethnic group's organization, and applies the theory to the Greek colony of Tarpon Springs, Florida. It is shown that when the key features of cultural continuity (church, language schools, voluntary associations)…

This paper discusses the unity of the Speech Communication Association (SCA). To keep the SCA from fragmenting further into isolated factions, the paper urges SCA members to maintain an awareness of their common goals within the broad context of the term "communication," to interact with one another in the research and study of not only…

This paper argues that people who interact regularly and repetitively among themselves create a conjoint information space wherein common values, attitudes, and beliefs arise through the process of information transmission among the members in the space. Three major hypotheses concerning informal communication groups in organizations were tested…

In order to examine the conditions that determine when intergroup cooperation will result in increased intergroup attraction, a group of 494 male and female undergraduate students was divided into task groups consisting of eight to twelve individuals. In the first phase of the study, groups were led to believe that they were either competing,…

Explains how proponents of the conflicting attitudes of Black nationalism and Black assimilation into white society both saw a need for improving the condition of Black people in America during the early 20th century. This belief was reflected in political ideology, women's activism, religious leadership, and literary endeavor. (Author/AV)

Asserts that all behavior is result of individual-group interaction, determined by attachment to and identification with various groups to which one belongs. Presents this social cohesion as a function of member's levels and types of group involvement. Describes types ranked according to degree of involvement (identification, alienation, autonomy,…

Proposes the multiple constituency approach as a meaningful framework for analyzing the activities of the personnel department. Empirically tested hypothesis on the differences in constituency preferences in l50 organizational units of three large organizations. Found some constituencies desired significantly different activities from the…

Advocates cultural pluralism, the affirmation of ethnic identity, and the avoidance of chauvinism. Argues that racial pluralism would mean people dealing with the whole of society based on their own unique background; would lead to a more just society; and would promote an inclusive society in education, economics, and politics. (DMM)

A developmental framework for initiating group counseling and psychotherapy is presented. On the basis of existing evidence, client risk, responsibility, and group structure were postulated as basic ingredients affecting early group development. Client exposure to levels of personal risk and responsibility most conducive to group development can…

Investigated an ongoing therapy group over a six-month period to see if cohesiveness developed differently during various stages. Subjects were psychiatric outpatients (N=5). Questionnaire results showed cohesiveness continued to increase before reaching a plateau and decreasing, but the loss was not significant. (JAC)

Married couples competed on a test of mental flexibility. Husbands and wives were randomly determined as winners and losers in competition. Spouses reacted as strongly to competition with each other as they did to competition with a stranger. Females were more affected by competitive outcome, particularly intramarital competition. (Author)

A field study of a naturally functioning group (N=125) was conducted to identify common group problems. Trained observers attended group meetings and described the problems encountered. Difficulties of cohesion, leadership, sub-group formation, and personality conflict were identified. (RC)

Examines relative efficacy of dissonance theory and interpersonal attraction theory over random composition in composing groups that will work best in group therapy. Treatment variables were a tape-recorded treatment condition, a placebo condition, and a no-treatment control condition. No clear support for either theory of group support was found.…

To develop trust, group cohesion, and teamwork, the members of the Sheridan School Board of Trustees participated in a forest survival exercise. (SJL)