Saturday, September 8, 2012
Chapter 3/9- Post 1
The text states that every group has a certain set of assumptions about how people are expected to behave . These standards are distinct to each group and vary within them according to the various roles each member plays (Harris & Sherblom, 2011, p. 41).In terms of group norms at SJSU, this prompt is difficult for me to answer as I am not a student who spends much time on campus, aside from going to class, which means I do not really associate myself with any particular group on campus. I do however believe that there are indeed different group norms among San Jose State, just like with any other group. I can definitely say that within my groups of friends there are different norms which I have progressively adjusted to through the years. I also believe that the presence or absence of one group member can drastically affect the dynamic of a group as each member’s role is what creates the “norm” of the group.
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Thank your for sharing. I agree that every group has a certain assumptions. Like you I don't spend time with different groups on campus, but I have once before as well as ran my own organization where we socialized in within the group. I absolutely agree with you, that the presence or absence of one group member can drastically affects the dynamic of a group as each member’s role is what creates the “norm” of the group. Like with every process each part of the process plays a certain role. So does each member of the group. If either part or member doesn't play their role then the process or group can be affected. When it come to “norms” it is important to have, establish, and understand the norm if you want the group to be successful. I enjoyed your blog. Thank you again for sharing and great job!
ReplyDeleteI found what you said about the absence of a group member changing the norm of the group to be very interesting. It was something I really didn’t notice that amongst my group of friends until you brought it to my attention. Coming into college I was always a very social person but had main group of friends that consisted of three other people. We’ve been friends for 6 years but once we the school year came around one of my friends went to school all the way in Washington DC. When the remaining 3 of us would get together we acted different and our “norms” of the group changed. Even so much to the point when my friend got back from DC he didn’t catch on to the group norms at first, since he had been away for a while. Another thing I thought of was the impact of a new comer joining a group and changing the group’s norms because the personality they have brought to the group with them. Great post!
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