Groups in the Community
True or False:
Every group within the community is formed only for recreational purposes.
False
What is the acronym for the personal factors?
PS Chess
True or False:
A referent power base is derived from taking rights or privileges away
False
Outline at least 3 reasons for group formation.
Examples
Gender
Culture
Shared interests
Name 3 of the personal factors.
Self-esteem, self confidence,
sense of belonging, education,
Heredity, previous experience,
culture
Outline the four leadership styles.
Democratic, Autocratic, Laissez faire, Transformational
Ali is currently leading a local cultural group that would involve mostly in weekly sharing traditions and also organising events.
Explain how Ali’s contribution towards the group would contribute to both his personal wellbeing and the cohesion of his group.
Personal Well Being:
Creating a sense of purpose and also fulfillment.
Boosting Satisfaction and also confidence.
Cohesion of group:
Fostering mutual support and teamwork.
Making others feel included with each other (stronger relationships).
What are the specific roles adopted by individuals in groups?
To ensure tasks are achieved.
To maintain/build relationships.
To influence the group's progress.
A primary school teacher gives her students a year 8 maths paper to try in class.
Evaluate which leadership influencing factor this teacher has neglected and the impact.
Neglected skills and knowledge
Impact: effect self-confidence, self-esteem, enjoyment of maths/school, etc.
Justify the importance of support networks for individuals in community groups.
You could encourage social connections and make them feel less lonely.
Providing and sharing physical and mental health through shared experiences.
Give 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages to observation as a research method
Positives:
Provides opportunity to participate or observe unscheduled events
Allows for a detailed description
Negative:
Bias – interpretations of the researcher/observer
Lack of trust of the observer by those being observed
Compare two styles of leadership and assess the effectiveness of each within a committee.
Autocratic vs democratic: democratic encourages sharing of ideas and is inclusive, autocratic reduces individual expression and strict. Within a committee democratic is effective for collaboration. Autocratic is less effective, due to its directness.
Evaluate over the effectiveness of how a community group would support an individual’s wellbeing.
Strengths:
Providing emotional support and also a reduction in isolation.
Offering a sense of purpose and belonging. (e.g. warm welcome and what we do).
Weaknesses:
Not everyone would be interested or have access to this type of group.
Some of the members could feel like they aren’t supported or feel a sense of belonging.
Explain how social factors contribute to an individual's sense of belonging within a group.
Positive relationships provide emotional support, enhancing feelings of belonging.
Constructive group norms motivate participation and strengthen belonging.
Media representations shape perceptions of belonging, impacting individual experiences within groups.
Anything to do with GRAM/ social factors
Justify why adaptability and flexibility are crucial in leadership. Discuss which leadership style is most likely to be adaptable and flexible.
Adaptability and flexibility allow leaders to situationally change leadership styles depending on the circumstances
Democratic is the most likely to have these characteristics, as they consult and collaborate with others, meaning they are open to change and outside opinions/ideas
Comparatively, laissez faire could be argued to be just as adaptable and flexible: the non-direct, laid back approach means they would also be open to ideas and change