The Group Size-Cohesion Relationship in Minimal Groups

@article{Carrn1995TheGS,
  title={The Group Size-Cohesion Relationship in Minimal Groups},
  author={Albert V. Carr{\'o}n and Kevin S Spink},
  journal={Small Group Research},
  year={1995},
  volume={26},
  pages={105 - 86}
}
Four studies were undertaken to investigate the relationship between cohesion and group size in exercise groups. Study 1 compared the perceptions of cohesiveness of members of small and large exercise classes assessed in the eighth week of group development in a 13-week session. Study 2 compared the perceptions of cohesiveness of members of small and large exercise classes assessed in the third week of group development in a 13-week session. Study 3 used a longitudinal design to assess the… Expand
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