Analysis of Social Interaction Systems: SYMLOG Research and Applications

by A. Paul Hare, Endre Sjøvold, Herbert G. Baker, Joseph P. Powers, Robert J. Koenigs

Overview

Inspired by the research and theory of Robert Freed Bales (Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Harvard University), this collection of research and applications using SYMLOG, a system for the multi-level observation of groups, provides the most recent examples of analyzing aspects of social interaction systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761829393
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	03/16/2005
Pages:	550
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 8.72(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

A. Paul Hare holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago. He is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Ben-Gurion University, Beer Sheva.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Forward Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Analysis of Social Interaction Systems Chapter 4 Social Interaction Systems Theory in Relation to Other Theoretical Models: Introduction; Dynamics of Group Role Diversity in Work Teams: Belbin's Team Role Approach; Bion's Theory on Group Emotionality; Dilemma Theory; Leadership: Toward an Integrat Chapter 5 International Research & Organizational Development: Introduction; Teamwork Application in Japan; Diversity in the Rainbow Nation of South Africa; First Application in Poland; Value Orientations toward Teamwork Effectiveness: A Thai Norm; Predicting Chapter 6 Applications of Social Interaction Systems Theory: Some Personal Reflections and an Introduction; Social Relations Evaluation and Treatment: Cognitive Feedback for Families, Couples, Groups, and Individuals; Post-War Adaptation and Value Patterns am Chapter 7 Methodology: Introduction; Individual and Organizational Values: A Comparative Structural Analysis of German and American Samples; The Ideal (Wish) Image as a Key to Social Perception; Short Forms, Reliability, and the Relationship between Wish and Chapter 8 Annotated Bibliography Chapter 9 Author Index Chapter 10 Subject Index