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- 1. R I J O R O Y 1 S T M S W D E P T . O F S O C I A L W O R K C E N T R A L U N I V E R S I T Y O F K E R A L A Group dynamics
- 2. Content ………. Communication and interaction patterns Group culture Group control Group morale
- 3. Communication processes and interaction patterns are fundamental group dynamics. They are the components of social interactions that influence the behavior and attitudes of group member. Interactions in a group is a natural phenomenon. Communication, both verbal and non verbal, facilitates interaction
- 4. Factors influencing interaction are The nature of relationship among group members The degree of homogeneity among group members The nature of group goals The nature of leadership The size of the group
- 5. Group Size 15-5 Advantage of small groups Interact more with each other and easier to coordinate their efforts More motivated, satisfied, and committed Easier to share information Better able to see the importance of their personal contributions
- 6. Group Size 15-6 Disadvantages of large groups Problem of communication and coordination Lower level of motivation Members might not think their efforts are really needed Greater diversity among member put a strain on interaction
- 7. Relationship among member Relationship get distorted in absence of proper communication. similarly, a negative relationship between member can distort the communication Positive Relationship lead to an increase in interaction among members, whereas negative Relationship tend to restrict communication and interaction. Social status influence Eg. panchayath meeting,discussion in a group in the community
- 8. Nature of group and its purpose Interaction in formal group Isolate or low key participation Sub group a c d d e f
- 9. Improving interaction in group Controlling the size Reducing social distance Developing effective leadership Clarifying group goals Creating and maintaining trust
- 10. Communication Communication is one of the vital aspects of interaction among the group members. The quality of communication makes an immediate impact on the group. A negative communication style can hurt feeling and may induce disinterest among members A skillful communicator is an asset for the group
- 11. The communication process needs monitoring to ensure smooth flow of information among members to create a healthy environment in the group. Misunderstanding can occur and unintended consequences of communication are quite common. Formal groups pay a lot of attention to work out the details of their communication system.
- 12. Language barriers can sometimes interfere with effective communication groups. language often reflects social attitudes. It shapes thoughts and attitudes and guides thinking patterns and the expression of ideas. Members proclivity to communicate.(eg ,some members are more outgoing than others and take more opportunities to communicate.)
- 13. Group culture The culture of a group is defined by the values,beliefs,customs,traditions, and preferred ways of doing business that are implicitly understood and shared by all group members. Some groups would tend to be formal and some are informal in its culture. (eg..a group formed to achieve a specific task in a commercial or government organization-formal a group formed to work with children or women by an NGO would be more informal)
- 14. The culture of a group is also determined, in part , by sponsoring organization, the community, and the larger society. groups take on some of the dominant values and traits of these larger social systems. The influence of these systems depends on the nature and extent of their interaction with the group
- 15. Group evolve their own symbols and philosophy as they settle down and relationship among members assume a more permanent status. In india , as compared to the west ,the emphasis in working with groups is to encourage to long term relationships in groups.
- 16. Group control Order is a necessary for the functioning of a social unit such as a group. As noted earlier ,group develop norms to regulate member. A system of control is inevitably develpoed to enforce compliance. Formal group such as commercial organizations or formal associations develop written rule, while other groups follow a informal approach.
- 17. Group morale Morale means: Psychological state of a person as expressed in self- confidence, enthusiasm, and/or loyalty to a cause or organization. Or Morale is the spirit a group has that makes them want to succeed. It's a sense of well-being that comes from confidence, usefulness, and purpose.
- 18. Morale is the state of mind or attitude of an individual or group towards the work and environment A favorable attitude is an indication of high morale, wh ile an unfavorable attitude indicates low morale. With high morale, people work willingly and enthusias tically for the achievement of group goals. Further, high morale leads people to attach greater im portance to group goals as compared with their personal goals.
- 19. Eg We often talk about the morale of groups in tough situations, and we can describe them as having "good morale" or "low morale." If too many members of a combat unit are killed and the surviving soldiers start to doubt they’ll make it home alive, then their morale is very very low.