Perceptions of Collective Efficacy as a Mediator: An Examination of the Perceptions of Group Cohesion, Social Loafing, and Collective Efficacy
Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examined the relationship between perceptions of group cohesion, collective efficacy, and social loafing.A mediational model was proposed, identifying collective efficacy as the mediator between perceptions of group cohesion and social loafing.A sample of 88 college students participated in this study.First, participants were asked to read a vignette asking them to imagine themselves working in a group setting.They were then asked to complete measures of perceived group cohesion, collective efficacy, and social loafing.Results indicated that perceived collective efficacy mediated the relationship between perceptions of group cohesion and perceived social loafing according to the Baron and Kenny ( 1986) methodology for determining a mediation model.By increasing the awareness of the importance of collective efficacy within work groups, organizations can enhance the likelihood their work groups' success.Future research should seek to replicate these findings within actual work groups as well as clarify the definition and measurement of group cohesion and collective efficacy.
Author: Kiesel, Claire Marie
Institution: Xavier University
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7042286416