Module 2 Flashcards

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Groups in the community FROCSS

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Family and friendship groups
Religious groups
Other specific groups
Cultural groups
Sporting and leisure groups
Study and work groups

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Reasons for group formation: Lovely Girls Rock Country SOngSSNI

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Locality/geography: Normanhurst netball club
Gender
Religion: Wesak festival
Culture
Other
Security
Specific needs “Day one” Mothers group
Shared interests
Social interactions ‘Blook club” normanhurst

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Role: Achiever

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Ensure the group achieves a goal or completes a task in a timely manner. These people are goal orientated. Leaders
E.g school captions, judges
Anthony Albanese 2.d re-election 2025 promised to build 1.2 million homes.

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Role: Builder

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Socioemotional people
Build and mantian relationships within the group
Focus on making sure people in the group are ok
Making sure people are working collaboratively
E.g Year advisors
Mediators
In australian societal group, volunteer organisations have the role of builders in society.

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Role destructors

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Makes sures goals are not achieveds
Distracting others
Forces others to be impulsive and make poor decisions.
E.g Class clown

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Norms definition

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A standard or pattern of behaviour that is considered normal in a particular society. In Japan it is a norm to take off shoes

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Conformity definition

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Compliance with standards, rules or laws in the groups
someone not from Japan taking off there shoes

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Cohesivenes

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The act, processes or conditions of cohering
Cohesiveness is everyone taking off there shoes.

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Factors that affect the roles people take in groups: CHEPSSS

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Culture
Heredity
Education
Previous experience
Sense of belonging
Self confidence
Self esteem

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Example imact of culture on someones role.

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A Negative impact: Take away from building relationships. If people have vast ethically and cultural difference It may be harm to form relationship and maintain group cohesion.
Positive impact: Culture can created Achieving roles as people can share diverse point of views.

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Social factors that contribute to the roles: GRAM

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Gender expectations: Preconceived ideas about the role that genders should take. 1959 Barbie was released it influenced women to take on a womanly role usually builders.
Relationships with groups members: A connected group can be more effective
Attitudes of group members: Our acceptance within a group how motivated in the group one is.

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Participant observation

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When researches immerse themselves in their research environment, this includes interaction with the subject, people and places. Being apart of their subjects matter existence. Also known as direct observation.

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Non-participant observation

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When researchers observe the interactions, behaviours and actions of a group from a distance. They will not interact with them in any way or join in their activities. Also known as unobstructive observation.

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Advantages of Observation

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-First hand research experience
- Not relient on memory or perception
-Limited number of translation errors
- Data is rich with detail, observational research can include non-verbal communication and physical behaviour.

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Disadvanatges of observation

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It can be time consuming and costly.
The results can be subjective based on the researches own interpretation
Respondents privacy may be invaded
Notions of ethics are questions, are researchers deceiving respondents.

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Analysing Obervational data

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Assess the research and compare the results.
Find common themes or occurrences that are related to the research hypothesis,
and account for any deviations in relation to the themes.

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Determine the findings

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Critically examine the results – was the research objective
clear, and was there a wide enough sample used? Compare the findings to any current
statistical information. Use other research tools to both support the findings and provide
additional information.

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Report the results

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introduce the hypothesis and list the research themes and topics.
Describe the observations, and explain how observational data was analysed. present the
main findings, and confirm whether the hypothesis was addressed or validated in them.

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SocioGram

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A map that is used to track/ercord interaction between individuals within a group. Directional arrors show the flow of interaction. Useful to track the interrelationships between individuals.

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Power Bases: Coercive

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Is drawn from a leaders ability to instate or remove power or rights. May utilise their power negatively and have a negative impact. May be feared amongst others.

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Power Base: Coercive example

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Parents, Boss

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Power Base: expert

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Based upon the knowledge or expertise of an individual in a specific field.
Experts are often looked to for guidance in their field
Can positively influence others and are valued in society.

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Power Base expert example

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Sports expertise
Medical experts who assisted with the Covid-19 response such as Dr Nick Coatsworth.

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Power Base: Referent

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Power an individual has over groups or followers based on a high level of identification with admiration or respect for the power holder.
Can lead to popularity, indulge copycat behaviour
Common amongst all types of leaders.

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Power base referent example
Michelle Obama: "American Grown" (2012), "Becoming" (2018), and "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times" (2022). "Becoming" was also adapted for young readers. Kylie Jenner
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Power Base : Reward
A person's ability to reward others for following the rules or directions
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Power Base reward example
Bosses who can provide pay rises Teachers who reward students for good behaviour Parents who award children based on good behaviour
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Legitimate power base
A person has a right (Via nomination or voting) to make demands and have expectations that others follow their rules.
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Legitimate power base examples
CEO of a company The Mayor Elected leaders such as president or prime minister School prefects
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Power definition
Having possession of control, authority or influence over others
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Power Base definition
The position, area, groups or individuals that provide the foundation of somebody's power.
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Leadership definiton
The guidance and direction a person gives other people in order to complete a common task or reach a common goal.
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Characteristics of leadership
Approachable, Personable, Good communication, can motivate peers, Role moder, follows exoectations.
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Self leadership definition
Leading oneself to reach personal goals based on various areas of life.
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Characteristics of self leadership
- Strong sense of self - Honest themselves - Pushing oneself - Confident in their decision. - Critical of their actions - Willing to accept mistake Mistake and grow and move on.
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Effects of self leadership on individual
* Boosts self-confidence and personal motivation * Improves time management and productivity * Encourages accountability and personal responsibility * Enhances decision-making skills * Helps manage stress and stay focused on goals * Builds resilience and a growth mindset * Increases job satisfaction and engagement Promotes continuous self-improvement and learning
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Effect of self-leadership on groups
* Creates a more collaborative and empowered team culture * Reduces reliance on external supervision or micromanagement * Encourages team members to take initiative * Improves overall group performance and efficiency * Enhances communication and problem-solving within the team * Fosters a positive work environment and mutual respect * Leads to shared leadership, where everyone contributes Supports quicker adaptation to change and challenges
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Leadership style definition
A leadership style is a leader's characteristic approach to directing, motivating, and managing a team.
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Autocratic definition and example
Autocratic leaders are characterised by being dictatorial and authoritarian. They are often strict and might practise a militant style of leading. They are generally task oriented and command their fellow group members to follow orders Adolf Hitler Napolean Bonaparte A strict coach who decides all plays without input.
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Autocratic advantages and disadvantages
Adv: Quick decision making High productivity under pressure Clear direction Dis: Low morale Little creativity or initiative from the group Can create resentment or fear. Results in conflict in the workplace. Members cease to contribute
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Autocratic impact to wellbeing
Often poor—group may feel stressed, unheard, and fearful. Trust is low, and motivation drops without reward or recognition. Decreased self esteem and confidence within the group Fear of failure Decreased morale.
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Democratic definition and example
Democratic leaders are characterised by a leadership style that is based on sharing. They generally work with their fellow group members to complete tasks and reach goals. They ultimately make the decisions, but they give their fellow group members a voice and allow them to provide input into the decision making. Jacinda Arden prime minister 2017-2023, coincided with cabinet on Covid-19 decisions.
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Demoncratic adv and dis
ADV: Encourages teamwork Higher morale Diverse perspectives lead to better decisions Dis: Slower decision making Risk of conflict or indecision.
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Democratic effect on wellbeing
Strong—members feel valued and empowered, leading to better mental health, motivation, and cooperation. Build mutual respect Encourages group decision Empowers group members. Empowers group members Considers feelings of individuals Considers opnion of all members People feel validated Increased teamwork and communication Less conflict Members feel valued.
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Laissez-Faire Definition and example
laissez-faire leaders are characterised by being relaxed and laid back in their approach to leading. They generally have limited control over their fellow group members, who, because they have this type of leader, must be highly motivated to complete the task or reach the goal Elon Musk, doesn't directly manage companies.
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Laissez-Fair adv and dis
ADV: Encourages independence. Freedom to be creative Good for skilled motivated teams Dis: Lack of direction Tasks may go unfinished Can lead to confusion or laziness.
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Laissez-Fair- Wellbeing
Mixed—wellbeing depends on group discipline. Can lead to empowerment or complete disarray depending on members' work ethic. Working are not motivated Lack of group cohesion Low productivity Group is most likely to break up Worth of members are not recognised.
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Transformational definition and example
Transformational leaders are characterised by being compassionate and motivated, and promote and inspire positive growth among their fellow group members, who will often look up to the leader and want to work hard to produce good results in order to keep them happy. Bill Gates. A student leader who encourages sustainability projects across the school.
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Transformational ADV AND DIS
ADV: High inspiration and motivation Positive change Strong loyalty form group DIS: Can come overly idealistic Risk of burnout for both leader and followers
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Transformational effect on wellbeing
Very positive—group often feels energized, motivated, and proud of their work. Strong sense of unity and purpose. Encourages higher level of group and individual achievement Increased productivity Increases members self-esteem and self-worth. Effective and satisfying to work for. Enhances levels of voluntary support.
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Leadership Adaptability and Flexibility
We live in a society that is constantly changing. The ever increasing change in technology and the growing understanding and acceptance of diversity are just two reasons why change occurs so rapidly. Although leaders in many ways drive this change, they are also the ones that must keep up to lead their group forward. To be successful in your career years in the past, it was more or less enough to learn a skill or process and then simply repeat it over and over.