Group classification in student activities

Bibliographic Data

ID11257619
AuthorsHerbert Stroup (Brooklyn College, corresponding author)
Year1957
Volume34
Issue4
Pages195-204
Publication date1957-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePeabody Journal of Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0161-956X • E-ISSN: 1532-7930
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01619565709536737
OpenAlexW2024041719
LanguageEN
References cited14

Ludwig Gumplowicz in 1899 prophetically declared that it is possible to formulate laws concerning the behavior of groups, although he wrongly thought that the behavior of groups was not determined or influenced by the behavior of the individuals who comprise the groups. Since his time considerable effort has been deployed by sociologists, social psychologists, student activities leaders, and others in determining these laws.2 Moreover, attention also has been given, especially more recently, to the characteristics of the internal structures of groups and the interpersonal relations of members of groups. This latter effort perhaps dominates the field of dynamics today and comprises a most fascinating phase of man's concern with his behavior. The special interest at the present time in small groups is viewed by Robert Faris as a revelatory source of information on individual personality and as a logical meeting place for sociology and social psychology as related disciplines.3 From all sides, as interest grows in the nature of group life, new insights have been gained for student activities

Epistemology · Field (mathematics · Group (periodic table · Group behavior · Group dynamic · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal relationship · Personality · Social group · Social science · Sociology · Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology · Cultural Differences and Values · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology

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