title: "Why am I out of the loop?" attributions influence responses to information exclusion.
abstract: Studies show the importance of information sharing in decision making. However, information sharing also affects intrapersonal perceptions and group dynamics. Three experiments demonstrated that out-of-the-loop individuals experienced thwarted needs (e.g., belonging) and decreased trust and liking of group members. Experiment 1 showed these deleterious effects only occurred when information exclusion appeared intentional. Experiment 2 established that constructive motives could mitigate negative effects of intentional information exclusion. Experiment 3 showed that unintentional information exclusion deflated participants only when perceived as preventable. These experiments also provided evidence for a mediating process. Information exclusion, particularly when ill intentioned or preventable, signals poor group standing, leading to deleterious psychological effects.
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA. ericjones@siu.edu
authors.forename: Eric E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Janice R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D032763:Behavior Control; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011897:Random Allocation; D012059:Rejection, Psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D012928:Social Desirability; D012934:Social Isolation; D012938:Social Perception; D035502:Trust; D055815:Young Adult