Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills

by David W. Johnson, Frank P. Johnson

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A broad, integrative, unique overview of group dynamics, Joining Together bridges the gap between theory, research, and practice, and combines a conceptual understanding of group dynamics with what’s needed to develop effective small group skills. In it readers are involved in the content that combines the theoretical and empirical knowledge now available on group dynamics with practical ways to apply that knowledge in groups to which readers actually belong. Constructed so that the theory and research on group dynamics is taught experientially through exercises and simulations included in the book, Joining Together provides the ideal combination for ensuring success in working with groups.

 

All important areas of group dynamics are included, from the history of the field to decision making and conflict management, and applied chapters focus on such practical areas as valuing diversity, cooperative learning, leading counseling groups, and team development and training. Accessible, clear, and practical, it gives students the tools and skills they need to be effective group members and to ensure the effectiveness of any group to which they belong. 

Genres: Psychology, Leadership

688 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1975

Reviews

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent overview of group functioning and the strengths and weakness of working in groups. The chapter on Power was particularly elucidating.

If you're confused about why we're all being dicks on the internet, this book will explain it to you. If you're hating on your group projects and bewailing group decision-making, this book will make you a better group member. If you're in the unfortunate position of being in charge of a ragtag group of humans, this book will remind you that our strength and wisdom comes from healthy collaboration.

Life is a team sport.

[Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read 90% of the textbook. It makes a good case for the value and benefits of educating people within a group context. I will come back to the book again in the future as a reference when I have the opportunity to instruct adults again.

[Natalie Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

SO many words on the minutiae of 1920-70s social psychology and so little on how to actually create positive humanising change for people using groups. Lots of ideas for group exercises though

[Mark Weiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. I can be a bit dense, but there are activities in each chapter that break things up, that are also useful in forming groups. I do sense sometimes, that they are so sold on Cooperative Learning, that you don't always get all the negatives. IN this sense, Robert Slavin seems to be more objective.

[Charles · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decent book, but there was so much information that things seemed to be watered down at times.

[Na Dina]

i thing so satisfied if was reading this article, please permitted me, thank for your attention

[Tiffany · Rating 2 out of 5]

For my COM423 class. Didn't really care for this text book.

[Kerrie Taber · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has sections that are really geared more towards someone teaching about groups than for students. There are some good exercises in the chapters.