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SOCW 6121
Assessing Group Process 2
Walden University
SOCW 6121: Advanced Clinical Practice II
Assessing Group Process 2
Group Dynamics
Group dynamics refer to the characteristics of a group that result from the interactions of
group members (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). Group dynamics exist in every type of group from
family groups to task groups to treatment groups, and they contribute to group member cohesion
and satisfaction.
When assessing my task group, I will refer to the four dimensions of group dynamics that
are identified in the text by Toseland and Rivas (2017): communication and interaction patterns,
cohesion, social integration and influence, and group culture.
Communication and Interaction Patterns
Communication can be verbal, nonverbal, or written, and from this communication a
pattern of interaction emerges (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). These patterns can benefit or harm the
group. It is important to understand that communication is continually occurring. For example,
when one group member is speaking, she is communicating her thoughts, but at the same times,
the group members who are silent are communicating that they respect the speaker and are
interested in her input. It is equally important to understand that each group member perceives
communication differently based on their own experiences and values.
The members of my group are well educated on communication and perception and I feel
like each of us are very open so as to not misinterpret or be misinterpreted. Each of us
understands the delicacy of communication, especially when we are essentially strangers, so
early on in our meetings we made the effort to speak with tact and honesty and to always seek
clarification. I would classify our interaction pattern as free floating, meaning that each of us
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