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Group Cohesion and Performance: A Meta-Analysis
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Past research examining group cohesion and performance was reviewed using metaanalysis. The results indicated a positive relationship with the average cohesive group performing 18 percentile points above the average noncohesive group. Given the nature of the studies used here (all studies had been previously published), caution is suggested in generalizing these results to "real" work groups.
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“Groups that are more cohesive tend to be more effective than groups that are less cohesive14.”
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“This result also fits with prior literature showing a strong relationship between group cohesion and performance14,20 as well as reports that rhythmic synchrony, in addition to fostering cohesion, can improve skills that allow humans to better cooperate and pursue joint goals71.”
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“experiencing the group as cohesive has been demonstrated to have a strong effect on the group’s objective performance outcomes ( Evans and Dion, 1991 ; Beal et al., 2003 ).”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Evans, C. R., & Dion, K. L.
- Affiliations
- University of Guelph (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Venue
- Small Group Research
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 1991-05
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 175-186
- ISSN
- 1046-4964 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-8278
- OpenAlex
- W2121543743
- Cited by
- 535
- References
- 10
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 7.34
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Small Group Research (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Team Dynamics and Performance
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
- Keywords
- group cohesion, group performance, work teams, small groups
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