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Cohesion and Climate in the Small Group

Cohesion and Climate in the Small Group. The importance of Cohesion A definition of Comm. Climate Six Dimensions of Supportive and Defensive Climates Some ways to turn a defensive climate into a supportive Climate. The Importance of Cohesion.

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Cohesion and Climate in the Small Group

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  1. Cohesion and Climate in the Small Group The importance of Cohesion A definition of Comm. Climate Six Dimensions of Supportive and Defensive Climates Some ways to turn a defensive climate into a supportive Climate

  2. The Importance of Cohesion • Occurs when a member reaches an acceptable level of desire to stay in the group. • It changes over the course of a group’s existence.

  3. Two Types of Cohesion • Task Cohesion- the degree to which group members work toward a common goal. • Social Cohesion- reflects the level of positive affect among group members.

  4. Definition of Communication Climate • The relative acceptance or rejection a group member feels based on the social and psychological tone of the relationships established among group members.

  5. Supportive Communication Climate • Group members feel their contributions are welcomed and valued.

  6. Defensive Communication Climate • Group members feel their contributions are neither welcomed nor valued.

  7. Six Dimensions of Communication Climate • Description vs. Evaluation • Problem Orientation vs. Control • Spontaneity vs. Strategy • Empathy vs. Neutrality • Equality vs. Superiority • Provisionalism vs. Certainty

  8. Turning a Defensive Climate Into a Supportive Climate • Monitor your Relational Communication • Use Confirming Messages, while avoid using disconfirming messages. • Reduce the use of discounting messages. • Engage in feedback.

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