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... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > cohesiveness in groups
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > cohesiveness in groups
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > psychological processes > cohesiveness in groups

Preferred term

cohesiveness in groups  

Definition

  • When scholars think about factors that cause people to remain in groups and work to achieve collective goals, group cohesiveness comes to mind. There is a general belief that cohesiveness has positive consequences for group processes and outcomes, and therefore, leaders should try to instill and maintain it. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Cohesiveness in Groups]

Broader concept

Belongs to group

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-F1RXDM5R-M

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