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Group Dynamics and Cohesion

Carron's four factors of cohesion

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Overview

Carron's environmental, personal, leadership and team factors, squad size and contracts, personal motives, the coach's style, team success, the promoted football team, the international rugby squad and role clarity.

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Key term

What are Carron's four antecedents of cohesion?

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What are environmental factors in Carron's model?

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How can squad size affect cohesion?

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  1. 1

    What are Carron's four antecedents of cohesion?

    Model answer

    Carron's four factors are environmental, personal, leadership and team factors. Each factor influences how cohesive a team becomes.

  2. 2

    What are environmental factors in Carron's model?

    Model answer

    Environmental factors are the setting and circumstances in which the team operates. Squad size, contracts and geographical closeness are examples.

  3. 3

    How can squad size affect cohesion?

    Model answer

    Smaller squads tend to be more cohesive because members interact more. Larger squads make it harder for everyone to feel involved.

  4. 4

    How can contracts act as an environmental factor affecting cohesion?

    Model answer

    Players on long contracts stay together, so relationships and understanding build. A high turnover of players weakens cohesion.

  5. 5

    What are personal factors in Carron's model?

    Model answer

    Personal factors are the characteristics of individual members. Motivation, commitment, attitude and similar backgrounds are examples.

  6. 6

    How can a player's personal motives affect cohesion?

    Model answer

    A player focused on personal glory may ignore team tactics. Members who share the team's goals strengthen task cohesion.

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