Group Dynamic Processes in Email Groups

Autor/in	Alpay, Esat
Titel	Group Dynamic Processes in Email Groups
Quelle	In: Active Learning in Higher Education the Journal of the Institute for Learning and Teaching, 6 (2005) 1, S.7-16 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1469-7874
DOI	10.1177/1469787405049942
Schlagwörter	Electronic Mail; Group Dynamics; Social Influences; Decision Making + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Elektronischer Briefkasten; Gruppendynamik; Sozialer Einfluss; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung
Abstract	Discussion is given on the relevance of group dynamic processes in promoting decision-making in email discussion groups. General theories on social facilitation and social loafing are considered in the context of email groups, as well as the applicability of psychodynamic and interaction-based models. It is argued that such theories may indeed provide insight into email group interactions, but that communication limitations may severely hinder the effectiveness, and possibly the natural evolution, of email-based groups. Based on the various theoretical perspectives on group dynamics, some general recommendations are provided on promoting effective email groups, which include the set-up of communication and decision protocols, the cogent use of a group facilitator, and where possible, the supplementary use of face-to-face interactions. (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10