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The effects of groups' variety and disparity on groups' cognitive complexity.

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the influence of group diversity conceptualized as disparity and as variety on group cognitive complexity. Data on individual cognitive complexity and group cognitive complexity were collected in 44 groups using a conceptual mapping technique. Also data on the quality of teamwork processes and satisfaction were collected using an individual questionnaire. The results indicate that (a) gender variety has a positive impact on group cognitive complexity, (b) cognitive disparity has a negative impact on group cognitive complexity, and (c) groups with a high average individual cognitive complexity have the highest cognitive complexity as a group only if the quality of their interactions is high.

Source: Group Dynamics Theory Research and Practice

DOI: 10.1037/1089-2699.11.3.187

Authors: Petru Lucian Curşeu, Sandra Schruijer, Smaranda Boroş

Institutions: Tilburg University, Utrecht University, Babeș-Bolyai University

Language: English

Topic: Team Dynamics and Performance

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2084074598

FWCI: 7.797

Cites: 61

Cited by: 110

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