Small Group Consensus: Stability of Group Support of the Decision, Task Process, and Group Relationships.

DeStephen, RoLayne S.; Hirokawa, Randy Y.

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ERIC Number: EJ379698

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Publication Date: 1988

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Small Group Consensus: Stability of Group Support of the Decision, Task Process, and Group Relationships.

DeStephen, RoLayne S.; Hirokawa, Randy Y.

Small Group Behavior, v19 n2 p227-39 May 1988

Developed and tested encompassing and utilitarian measure of small group consensus using 48 small groups involving 234 college students. Pilot study of 14 groups and 61 subjects used instrument to test consensus stability over six-week period. Results showed no significant change in consensus levels over that time. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: College Students, Congruence (Psychology), Decision Making, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Higher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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