Group Communication

Table of contents

1. Cover Page
2. Half-Title Page
3. Endorsements Page
4. Title Page
5. Copyright Page
6. Contents
7. About the Editors
8. About the Contributors
9. 1 Introduction: The Role of Communication in Group Scholarship
10. Part I Foundations of Group Communication
    1. 2 The Importance of Groups
    2. 3 Group Communication Theories: Guidelines for Their Application
    3. 4 Researching Small Discussion Groups
    4. 5 The Use of Technology in Groups
11. Part II Components and Processes of Group Communication
    1. 6 Characteristics of Successful Groups and Teams
    2. 7 Groups as Systems
    3. 8 Diversity in Groups
    4. 9 Leading Groups and Teams
    5. 10 Managing Conflict Within Groups
    6. 11 Relational Communication in Groups
    7. 12 Language and Social Influence
    8. 13 Participation and Information Sharing
    9. 14 Transactive Memory Systems and Learning
    10. 15 Group Decision Making
    11. 16 Creativity and Innovation in Groups
    12. 17 Social Networks and Groups
12. Part III Contexts of Group Communication
    1. 18 Groups in Organizations
    2. 19 Function of Groups Within Society
    3. 20 Online Communities and Big Data
    4. 21 Groups in Health Contexts: Online Health Communities
    5. 22 Groups in Medicine
    6. 23 Communication in Sports Teams
    7. 24 Communication in Human-AI Teaming
13. Glossary
14. Index