Group dynamics

The interactions between individuals in groups, including how they form, operate, and change over time.

What is group dynamics?

- "Group dynamics is a system of behaviors and psychological processes occurring within a social group (intragroup dynamics), or between social groups (intergroup dynamics)."

What are some examples of fields that study group dynamics?

- "The study of group dynamics can be useful in understanding decision-making behavior, tracking the spread of diseases in society, creating effective therapy techniques, and following the emergence and popularity of new ideas and technologies." - "These applications of the field are studied in psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, epidemiology, education, social work, leadership studies, business and managerial studies, as well as communication studies."

How can understanding group dynamics be helpful in decision-making?

- "The study of group dynamics can be useful in understanding decision-making behavior."

In which field would the spread of diseases within society be studied?

- "The study of group dynamics can be useful in... tracking the spread of diseases in society." - "These applications of the field are studied in... epidemiology."

What can studying group dynamics contribute to effective therapy techniques?

- "The study of group dynamics can be useful in... creating effective therapy techniques."

Which fields are involved in studying the emergence and popularity of new ideas and technologies?

- "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."