Group Chaos Theory: A Metaphor and Model for Group Work

Autor:	Michael P. Wilbur, James Frank-Saraceni, Michael Tlanusta Garrett, Loan T. Phan, Janice Roberts-Wilbur, Edil Torres Rivera
Rok vydání:	2005
Předmět:	Butterfly effect Social Psychology Mathematical model Metaphor Group (mathematics) media_common.quotation_subject Chaos theory Phase space Attractor Developmental and Educational Psychology Calculus Group work Psychology Social psychology media_common
Zdroj:	The Journal for Specialists in Group Work. 30:111-134
ISSN:	1549-6295 0193-3922
DOI:	10.1080/01933920590925968
Popis:	Group phenomena and interactions are described through the use of the chaos theory constructs and characteristics of sensitive dependence on initial conditions, phase space, turbulence, emergence, self-organization, dissipation, iteration, bifurcation, and attractors and fractals. These constructs and theoretical tenets are presented as applicable metaphors to benefit, expand, and enhance group work practice and knowledge. Guidelines are suggested for application, as well as mathematical research models and procedures that may better address the nonlinear dimensions of groups. Suggestions for future group practice and research are also provided.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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