Perceived cohesion in small groups - Adapting and testing the perceived cohesion scale in a small-group setting

Authors
Chin, WW Salisbury, WD Pearson, AW Stollak, MJ
Citation
Ww. Chin et al., Perceived cohesion in small groups - Adapting and testing the perceived cohesion scale in a small-group setting, SMALL GR R, 30(6), 1999, pp. 751-766
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
SMALL GROUP RESEARCH
ISSN journal
10464964 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
751 - 766
Database
ISI
SICI code
1046-4964(199912)30:6<751:PCISG->2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The six-item Perceived Cohesion Scale (PCS) was created to measure perceive d cohesion in groups. However only large groups were used to assess the val idity and reliability of the measure, leaving in question the use of the PC S with small groups. This study adapts the measure of cohesion to the small -group arena. Results provide support for the validity and reliability of t he adapted measure for use within the small group.