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Perceptions of Collective Efficacy as a Mediator: An Examination of the Perceptions of Group Cohesion, Social Loafing, and Collective Efficacy

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2018, Master of Arts (M.A.), Xavier University, Psychology.
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.
Dalia Diab, Ph D. (Advisor)
Mark Nagy, Ph D. (Committee Member)
Morrie Mullins, Ph D. (Committee Member)
74 p.

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  • Kiesel, C. M. (2018). Perceptions of Collective Efficacy as a Mediator: An Examination of the Perceptions of Group Cohesion, Social Loafing, and Collective Efficacy [Master's thesis, Xavier University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1534937246305126

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kiesel, Claire. Perceptions of Collective Efficacy as a Mediator: An Examination of the Perceptions of Group Cohesion, Social Loafing, and Collective Efficacy. 2018. Xavier University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1534937246305126.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kiesel, Claire. "Perceptions of Collective Efficacy as a Mediator: An Examination of the Perceptions of Group Cohesion, Social Loafing, and Collective Efficacy." Master's thesis, Xavier University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1534937246305126

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)