The Structure of Group Cohesion.

Cota, Albert A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ507989

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Structure of Group Cohesion.

Cota, Albert A.; And Others

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, v21 n6 p572-80 Jun 1995

Reviews the literature on unidimensional and multidimensional models of cohesion and describes cohesion as a multidimensional construct with primary and secondary dimensions. Found that primary dimensions described the cohesiveness of all or most types of groups, whereas secondary dimensions only described the cohesiveness of specific types of groups. (RJM)

Descriptors: Cohort Analysis, Cooperation, Group Unity, Groups, Interpersonal Attraction, Interpersonal Relationship, Models, Multidimensional Scaling, Social Behavior, Social Characteristics, Social Values

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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