Research article: Testing relations between group cohesion and satisfaction in project teams: A cross-level and cross-lagged approach
Author: C. Picazo, N. Gamero, A. Zornoza and J.M. Peiró
Title: Testing relations between group cohesion and satisfaction in project teams: A cross-level and cross-lagged approach
Source: European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
Abstract: Based on a two-dimensional perspective of group cohesion, this study examines the emergence of task cohesion and interpersonal cohesion in project teams and their roles in changes in members’ individual satisfaction with the team. Specifically, we tested a direct-effect and mediation model of the cross-level relationship between team task and interpersonal cohesion and individual satisfaction with the team over time. With a sample of 74 newly created project teams, the hypotheses were tested using a two-wave panel design. Results indicate that task cohesion emerges more strongly than interpersonal cohesion during the first stages of work in project teams. Moreover, the cross-lagged relationship between team interpersonal cohesion and individual satisfaction with the team was mediated by team task cohesion.
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Picazo, C., N. Gamero, A. Zornoza and J.M. Peiró (2015): "Testing relations between group cohesion and satisfaction in project teams: A cross-level and cross-lagged approach", European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 24(2), pp. 297-307.