The document discusses group dynamics and theories of group formation. It defines a group as people who come together for a common purpose. Individuals join groups to feel secure, gain status and self-esteem, achieve power and goals. The main theories covered are balance theory, which proposes people prefer balanced relationships; exchange theory, which suggests people engage to maximize benefits and minimize costs; and Homan's theory, which focuses on how groups influence member behavior.
The document discusses group dynamics and theories of group formation. It defines a group as people who come together for a common purpose. Individuals join groups to feel secure, gain status and self-esteem, achieve power and goals. The main theories covered are balance theory, which proposes people prefer balanced relationships; exchange theory, which suggests people engage to maximize benefits and minimize costs; and Homan's theory, which focuses on how groups influence member behavior.
The document discusses group dynamics and theories of group formation. It defines a group as people who come together for a common purpose. Individuals join groups to feel secure, gain status and self-esteem, achieve power and goals. The main theories covered are balance theory, which proposes people prefer balanced relationships; exchange theory, which suggests people engage to maximize benefits and minimize costs; and Homan's theory, which focuses on how groups influence member behavior.
B.ED 1.5 THIRD SEMESTER WHAT IS A GROUP? WHY DO PEOPLE JOIN GROUPS? TOHAVE SENSE OF SECURITY HAVE STATUS DEVELOP SELFESTEEM POWER GOAL ACHIEVEMENT THEORIES OF GROUP DYNAMICS Balance Theory (Theodore- Newcomb)