Individual Differences in Beliefs About Groups
Elsaid, Abdel Moneim; Karau, S.J.;
Abstract
The current research examined individual differences in peoples’ positive versus
negative beliefs about groups. Three studies were conducted to develop and validate a
16-item Beliefs About Groups (BAG) scale. Factor analyses in Studies 1 and 2
identified and replicated a 4-factor solution, with factors reflecting preferences for
group versus individual work, positive group performance beliefs, negative group
performance beliefs, and beliefs that others will work hard on group tasks. Study 2 also
provided evidence for convergent and divergent validity, and explored relationships
between the Big Five personality dimensions and group beliefs. Study 3 provided
evidence for test–retest reliability. Across these 3 studies, the BAG scale had total score
alphas ranging from .83 to .88. Implications of beliefs about groups for member
motivation and group performance, as well as for future research and practice, are
highlighted.
negative beliefs about groups. Three studies were conducted to develop and validate a
16-item Beliefs About Groups (BAG) scale. Factor analyses in Studies 1 and 2
identified and replicated a 4-factor solution, with factors reflecting preferences for
group versus individual work, positive group performance beliefs, negative group
performance beliefs, and beliefs that others will work hard on group tasks. Study 2 also
provided evidence for convergent and divergent validity, and explored relationships
between the Big Five personality dimensions and group beliefs. Study 3 provided
evidence for test–retest reliability. Across these 3 studies, the BAG scale had total score
alphas ranging from .83 to .88. Implications of beliefs about groups for member
motivation and group performance, as well as for future research and practice, are
highlighted.
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Title | Individual Differences in Beliefs About Groups | Authors | Elsaid, Abdel Moneim ; Karau, S.J. | Keywords | individual differences;beliefs about groups | Issue Date | 2009 | Journal | Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice |
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