The 6 Is and the formation of groups

Overview

Groups and the 6 Is, interaction, interdependence, shared norms and goals, identity and mutual awareness, and Tuckman's forming, storming, norming and performing stages.

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Questions from this subtopic

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1. 1

   What is a group in sport?

   Model answer

   A group is two or more people who interact, share a common goal and see themselves as a unit. A crowd of individuals is not a group.

2. 2

   What are the 6 Is that describe a group?

   Model answer

   The 6 Is are interaction, interdependence, interpersonal relationships, identical norms and goals, identity and independence.

3. 3

   What is meant by interaction in a group?

   Model answer

   Interaction is group members communicating and working with each other. Players in a netball team pass, call and cover for one another.

4. 4

   What is meant by interdependence in a group?

   Model answer

   Interdependence means members rely on each other to succeed. A relay team depends on every runner and every changeover.

5. 5

   What is meant by a group sharing identical norms and goals?

   Model answer

   Members accept the same standards of behaviour and aim for the same targets. A squad agrees to train hard and to win promotion.

6. 6

   What is meant by group identity?

   Model answer

   Group identity is members seeing themselves as belonging to the group. Team kit, names and traditions build identity.

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