Group Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure

Group Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure

Creating Conscious Groups Through an Experiential Approach

;

Human Kinetics Publishers

08/2008

208

Mole

Inglês

9780736062879

imprevisto

Descrição não disponível.

Part I: Understanding the Conscious Group Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Dynamics -Groups in Human History -Groups Defined -Classifications of Groups -Group Dynamics -Why Study Groups? -Summary -References Chapter 2: Group Formation and Development Theory -Why People Join Groups -What Makes Groups Attractive? -What Happens Next? -Group Development Theories -The Group-Individual Relationship -Summary -Questions for Discussion -Recommended Websites -References Chapter 3: The Conscious Group -Group Purpose -Personal Growth in Recreation Groups -Experiential Education -Experiential Education and Group Dynamics -Summary Part II: Developing the Conscious Group Chapter 4: Group Goals, Objectives, and Expectations -Defining Terms -Clarifying Goals, Objectives, and Expectations -Summary Chapter 5: Values, Ethics, and Morals -Definitions -Moral Development -Applying Moral Theory -Moral Reasoning Exercises -Summary Chapter 6: Decision Making and Problem Solving -Advantages of Group Decision Making -Disadvantages of Group Decision Making -A Six-Step Process for Making Decisions -Common Methods of Group Decision Making -The Leader and Decision Making -Summary -References Chapter 7: Power and Conflict -Power -The Operation of Power in Groups -Managing Conflict -Summary Chapter 8: Gender in Group Dynamics -Gender and Sex -Gender and Recreation Behavior -Generalizations About Gender-Specific Behaviors -Gender and Leadership -Conformity -Decision Making -Communication -Conflict Management -Power -Status -Task Solutions -Summary -References Chapter 9: Group Leadership -What Is Leadership? -Followership -Leadership Theory -Applying Leadership Theory -Summary -References Chapter 10: Environmental Impacts on Groups -Environmental Factors -Social Environment -Case Study -Summary -References Part III: Addressing Issues in the Conscious Group Chapter 11: Strengths, Weaknesses and Myths in Group Dynamics -Strengths of Groups -Weaknesses of Groups -When to Work Alone -Myths in Group Dynamics -Practical Techniques for Addressing Group Needs -Summary -References Chapter 12: Crowds and the Mob Mentality -Collectives -Behavior in Crowds -Strategies for Working With Collectives -Summary Chapter 13: Alternative Groups -Consensus-Based Groups -Participant-Centered Groups -Working With Alternative Recreation Groups -Summary Chapter 14: Diversity and Difference -Diversity and Difference -Types of Diversity -Benefits of Diverse Groups -Shortcomings of Diverse Groups -Working With Diverse Groups -Summary -References

Este título pertence ao(s) assunto(s) indicados(s). Para ver outros títulos clique no assunto desejado.