Cohesion and performance in groups: a meta-analytic clarification of construct relations.
@article{Beal2003CohesionAP, title={Cohesion and performance in groups: a meta-analytic clarification of construct relations.}, author={Daniel J. Beal and Robin R. Cohen and Michael J. Burke and Christy L McLendon}, journal={The Journal of applied psychology}, year={2003}, volume={88 6}, pages={ 989-1004 } }
Previous meta-analytic examinations of group cohesion and performance have focused primarily on contextual factors. This study examined issues relevant to applied researchers by providing a more detailed analysis of the criterion domain. In addition, the authors reinvestigated the role of components of cohesion using more modern meta-analytic methods and in light of different types of performance criteria. The results of the authors' meta-analyses revealed stronger correlations between cohesion…
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