Week 5 Flashcards
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What are subgroups/cliques?
- tightly knit group of individuals that contain reciprocating relationships
- belong to a total group with unique level of interdependence from that group
Characteristics of subgroups/cliques
- belong to superordinate group
- clearly discernible from that group
- reciprocating relationships
Why do subgroups/cliques emerge?
- Identity/belonging
- Position/status
- Context/Inadvertent
Identity/belonging
- FIRO theory
- optimal distinctiveness theory
FIRO theory
- people want inclusion and control which is easier in smaller groups
Optimal distinctiveness theory
- people want acceptance and quality relations, balanced with differentiation and autonomy
Position/status
- people seek identity, resources, and info to improve status
ex. gravitate towards leaders
Context/inadvertent
- faultline theory
Faultline theory
- people group together unintentionally based on hypothetical dividing lines present in all groups
Examples of grouping based on the faultline theory
- age
- gender
- skill level
What do subgroups/cliques do/influence negatively?
- antisocial or delinquent behaviours
- substance abuse
- unhealthy eating behaviours
- isolation/self-esteem
- unethical behaviours
What do subgroups/cliques do/influence positively?
- prosocial behaviours
- self-esteem
- sense of meaning
- knowledge, behaviours, attitudes
- group functioning
What have subgroups/cliques been associated with in sport?
- athlete stress
- intra-team conflict
- performance issues
What has team building research focused on regarding subgroups/cliques?
- coaches suggest breaking up of cliques
- factions and cliques divide loyalties
- cliques isolate members
What is the general advocacy for subgroups/cliques in sport research?
- avoidance/disbandment
What does avoiding subgroups/cliques overlook?
- complexity of subgroups
- potential benefits for group functioning
What is the current understanding of subgroups/cliques informed by other fields?
No clear understanding of the…
- nature of subgroups/cliques
- influence on athlete experience and group functioning
- strategies for management
Purpose of preliminary exploratory studies
- examine the nature of subgroups/cliques in sport through interviews
General results of preliminary exploratory studies
- general organizing framework for subgroups/cliques
Sections of subgroups/cliques framework
- Basic assumptions
- Antecedents/precursors
- Nature of groupings
- Consequences
Basic assumptions of subgoups/cliques
- inevitability
- variability
Antecedents/precursors of subgoups/cliques
- circumstantial/contextual factors (ex. injured players)
- athlete demographics/characteristics
- general behavioural tendencies
Nature of groupings
- subgroup vs clique
Consequences of subgroups
- identifiable subunits
- facilitative
- non-value laden