- "Group dynamics is a system of behaviors and psychological processes occurring within a social group (intragroup dynamics), or between social groups (intergroup dynamics)."
The use of nonverbal communication in larger group settings, such as in meetings or presentations.
Group communication: The study of how people communicate and interact in a group setting.
Nonverbal communication: The use of body language, facial expressions, and other nonverbal cues to convey meaning.
Leadership: The study of how leaders interact with group members, motivate them, and guide them towards achieving group objectives.
Conflict resolution: The study of how to manage conflicts that arise within a group.
Power dynamics: The study of power and its influence on group members and the group as a whole.
Group cohesion: The study of how group members interact and bond with each other, and how this affects the group's performance.
Social influence: The study of how individuals and groups influence each other's thoughts and behaviors.
Diversity and inclusion: The study of how to manage and leverage diversity within a group to improve group performance.
Group decision-making: The study of how groups make decisions and the factors that influence those decisions.
Group norms: The study of the unwritten rules and expectations that guide group behavior.
Socialization: The study of how individuals become members of a group and learn its norms, values, and culture.
Group identity: The study of how individuals perceive themselves as members of a group, and how this affects group dynamics.
Social support: The study of how group members provide emotional and practical support to each other.
Group creativity: The study of how groups generate new ideas and innovative solutions to problems.
Social loafing: The study of how individuals may exert less effort in a group setting than when working alone.
Groupthink: The study of how groups may make flawed decisions due to a desire for consensus and conformity.
Persuasion: The study of how individuals and groups try to persuade others to adopt their beliefs or behaviors.
Body language: Nonverbal cues such as posture, facial expressions, hand placement, and eye contact can be powerful indicators of group dynamics. This type of nonverbal communication often signals attitudes, emotions, and intentions.
Gestures: The way group members use their hands and arms to communicate can provide insight into underlying relationships and power dynamics. Gestures can signify agreement, disagreement, respect, or dominance.
Tone of voice: The tone, pitch, and volume of a group member's voice can reveal their emotional state, level of engagement, and the level of power or authority they hold within the group.
Proximity: How close group members stand or sit to one another can reveal levels of comfort or discomfort, intimacy, and exclusivity.
Directing nonverbal communication: Leaders or dominant members of a group may use nonverbal communication to direct or influence others, such as through eye contact, head nods, or physical touch.
Submissive nonverbal communication: Submissive members of a group may use nonverbal cues to signal deference or submission to dominant group members, such as by avoiding eye contact or standing with a slouched posture.
Conflict resolution nonverbal communication: In conflict situations, nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language can be used to de-escalate tension and reach a resolution.
Silence: The absence of verbal communication can also be a powerful form of nonverbal communication within a group, signaling agreement, disagreement, discomfort, or disinterest.
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- "The study of group dynamics can be useful in... creating effective therapy techniques."
- "The study of group dynamics can be useful in... following the emergence and popularity of new ideas and technologies." - "These applications of the field are studied in... sociology, anthropology, political science, education, social work, leadership studies, business and managerial studies, as well as communication studies."