Examining the cohesion-performance relationship in athletic and organizational teams

Material Information

Title:
Examining the cohesion-performance relationship in athletic and organizational teams
Series Title:
Barry University Theses -- School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences
Creator:
Vallejo, Rodney
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
xiii, 71 leaves ; 28 cm

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Sports sciences

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Group identity ( lcsh )
Teamwork (Sports) ( lcsh )
Teams in the workplace ( lcsh )
Organizational behavior ( lcsh )
Genre:
Academic theses ( lcsh )

Notes

Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore the potential relationship between cohesion and performance in athletic and organizational teams. Based upon research in the sport psychology and organizational literature, the conceptual framework of cohesion, the Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ), and the Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), were theoretically chosen to be associated with the measurement of performance and cohesion. A total of 37 participants from 8 different teams included student athletes from various universities and an organizational population from the Midwest United States. Results did not find evidence for a significant relationship between team performance and cohesion in either of the teams. Results also did not show the GEQ or OCB to be a significant predictor for team success; however, these findings could be attributed to the low number of participants in the study.
Thesis:
Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2011.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 59-64).

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright Rodney Vallejo. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
HM753.V35 2011_VallejoRodney ( BU-Local )
Classification:
HM753.V35 2011 ( lcc )

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