The darker side of groups.
This paper examines the role of group interaction in the workplace and the impact of anxiety on group cohesion. It takes a psychoanalytical perspective and highlights how early learning within a familial setting influences later attitudes and behaviour at work. In particular the article focuses on the signs of negative group anxiety and how the manager can recognise anti-group culture. By recognising the negative signs the leader can also come to understand how the anti-group develops and thereby prevent the resulting disruptive behaviour. In some instances the perception of anti-group feelings and behaviour can also be altered so that the team leader can reach a positive outcome for the group dynamic and resultant team cohesion and collaboration.
Thomas
Mike
M
School of Health and Human Sciences, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK.
Hynes
Celia
C
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004644:Emotions; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007578:Jealousy; D007857:Leadership; D009341:Negativism; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D011573:Psychoanalytic Interpretation; D012539:Scapegoating; D012649:Self Concept; D012933:Social Identification; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology