Small Groups under Conditions of Relative Social Isolation

  • Khriashcheva N
N/ACitations
Citations of this article
1Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.
Get full text

Abstract

This paper offers a thoughtful attempt at classification of different types of social isolation, and provides some provocative findings from research on the characteristics of group psychological states and processes during prolonged group isolation in Antarctic research stations. Data are provided and discussed concerning the increase in negative sociometric indexes over a 9-month tour of duty at a base, changes in the desirable attributes of research workers over time, satisfaction/dissatisfaction with workers of different statuses as well as with managers, and an insightful discussion of the unique problems of leaders of isolated groups is pursued. As always, the aim of the applied research is the improvement of both screening and selection of participants in isolated-group teams, as well as the training for group structure to be given those selected.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Khriashcheva, N. (1986). Small Groups under Conditions of Relative Social Isolation (pp. 27–39). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7746-1_3

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free