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Group dynamic processes in email groups
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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... mehr
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.... weniger
Freie Schlagwörter
email groups; group dynamics; interaction model; psychodynamic model;
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2005
Seitenangabe
S. 7-16
Zeitschriftentitel
Active Learning in Higher Education, 6 (2005) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787405049942
Status
Postprint; begutachtet (peer reviewed)
Lizenz
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)