factors that contribute to the roles people adopt within groups Flashcards
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what are the personal factors that contribute to peoples roles they adopt within groups ?
self-esteem, self-confidence, sense of belonging, education, heredity, previous experience, culture.
what are the social factors that contribute to peoples roles they adopt within groups ?
relationship with group members, attitudes of group members (e.g. peer acceptance), gender expectations, media.
how does self esteem contribute to roles ?
individuals with high self-esteem will generally be more outgoing and confident when in the presence of others as well as being more optimistic and motivated. individuals who believe that they have very little to offer have low self image. their contribution is minimal and are more likely to be withdrawn.
how does self confidence contribute to roles ?
people who have high self confidence are often more involved in activities and will experience more in life. directly related to self consciousness and impacts contributions to groups.
how does sense of belonging contribute to roles ?
increased sense of belonging will increase contribution to the group. a sense of belonging allows for a higher level of fulfilment. if an individual does not have a sense of belonging, they may experience anxiety or depression.
how does education contribute ?
often group members will look to the more educated or more experienced person for direction. academic education, qualifications and work can shape the role a person has in a group.
how does heredity contribute
physical, emotional and intellectual abilities are genetically linked. for example, temperament/personality - the way an individual acts, will impact on a groups progress
how does previous experience contribute
lessons learned from past life events may shape the way an individual interacts within a group. this can be either positive or negative. for example, an ineffective boss may cause in individual to have difficulty respecting authority.
how does culture contribute
behaviour may be misunderstood if not discussed within the group. cultural programs are important as they enable group members to understand the norms, values, and social cues. this understanding will strengthen the roles played by culturally diverse groups.
how does relationship with group members contribute
strong connection between group members results in unity, trust and support.
how do the attitudes of group members contribute
our acceptance within a group is determined by the degree to which our peers accept us. rejection is often due to differences in values. individuals change their actions to match the norms of the groups they belong to.
how do gender expectations contribute.
perceptions of masculinity and femininity begin at an early age. for example, parents have decorated the nursery pink, obviously a female. these perceptions will play a major role in shaping the childs development. as adults, we often expect males to take the lead role.
how does media contribute
media motivates and influences our thoughts and actions. the media shapes our everyday life by keeping us informed. in a group situation, members may hold an opinion coloured by the media reports. difference of opinions may cause conflict within the group.
