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The multi-dimensionality of group cohesion: A social network analysis of NOLS courses

2013; Volume: 5; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.7768/1948-5123.1211

2381-0696

Jeremy Jostad, Karen Paisley, Jim Sibthorp, John Gookin,

Social Capital and Networks

Outdoor adventure education (OAE) provides a unique and dynamic context for small groups. Whether a group functions efficiently, both socially and technically, can be tied to the structure of the small group. Considering the development of relationships and community are some of the main drivers of student participation on OAE courses (Sammet, 2010; Sharpe, 2005), an outcome that is important to the well functioning of small groups is cohesion (Forsyth, 2010).