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Sherif et al (1954/1961) - Coggle Diagram
Sherif et al (1954/1961)
Aim
To see whether strangers brought together into a group with common goals will form a close group and to see if two such groups brought into competition will be hostile.
First phase of study
Observed the formation of group structure. They were housed in a bunkhouse and were able to choose their 'buddies'
After a few days, they seperated the kids into 2 groups, breaking up buddies
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Procedure continues
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Task were divided and each group developed its own jargon, jokes, secrets and methods to perform task
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Procedure
In the second phase, the researchers introduced conflict through games
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They gave negative rating to other group, when asked to give ratings to boys in other group
Conclusions
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Leader-follower relationships develop as a result of having to solve problems through combined action
Final phase
The researchers realised they have confirmed their hypothesis surprisingly easily, so a further hypothesis is developed.
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Revelations
Soon after, name-calling, scuffles and 'raids
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Sample
22 middle class, Protestant, 11 year old boys from Oklahoma. All socially and emotionally well adjusted. Didn't know each other prior
Happy endings
By the end of the camp, boys were actively seeking opportunities to mingle together
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