Abstract
This study examined whether group processes and task cohesion mediated the relationship between student-initiated group management strategies and three specific outcomes of working in groups. Undergraduate students completed a multi-section questionnaire to measure group management strategies, perceptions about group processes, task cohesion, group effectiveness, enjoyment, and learning benefits. Use of group management strategies was positively related to all three outcomes. Further, group process and task cohesion mediated this relationship when the outcomes were effectiveness and enjoyment, but not learning benefits. These results indicate the importance of group management strategies for developing positive group working experiences in higher education.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 31-45 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | The Journal of Hospitality Leisure Sport and Tourism |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2010 |
Keywords
- group management strategies
- group process
- cohesion