Group autonomy and internal group control

Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 33 • Published In 1955 • Pages: 322-326 •

By March, James G.

Abstract

This study explores how differences in group autonomy are related to differences in internal group control. Results support the hypothesis and suggest that group autonomy is positively related to the manipulatory potential of the group and the control that the group has over its members.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)
Ethnographic Reports

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
"The range within which a group can manipulate the orientations of the individual members to behavior situations increases monotonically with increase in the autonomy of the group" (325)	Supported
"The effectiveness of a group's control over the members of the group increases monotonically with increase in the autonomy of the group" (326)	Supported

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Group autonomy and internal group control

Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 33 • Published In 1955 • Pages: 322-326 • Cite

By March, James G.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 33 • Published In 1955 • Pages: 322-326 •