Group Dynamics in Sport

This updated and expanded edition of Group Dynamics in Sport introduces readers to the most current theory and practice of group dynamics in sport teams. Changes in the new edition include extensive revision of each content area, as well as two new chapters on the study of groups and attributions in sport. The book features seven sections that break down the study of group dynamics in an engaging and reader-friendly way. Material covered includes an analysis of the nature and development of groups; examination of group environment, structure, and cohesiveness; and discussion of team processes such as goals and communication.
Authors Albert V. Carron and Mark A. Eys are prominent experts on group dynamics in sport, and their extensive research and analysis make Group Dynamics in Sport, 4th Edition essential reading for any student of sport psychology and sociology.