Author:
Beauchamp Mark R.,Lothian Johnny M.,Timson Simon E.
Abstract
This study examined the experiences of an international-level co-acting sport team (four males, three females) following a six-month intervention designed to facilitate task and social cohesion. The intervention was embedded within four training camps, included personal and electronic-mail support, as well as a series of online learning modules. The overall philosophy of the intervention was grounded in a Jungian (Jung, 1921/1971) preference framework (cf. Beauchamp et al., 2005) which suggests that in order to effectively interact with one’s team-mates, one must first develop an acute understanding of self and others. The effectiveness of the intervention was evaluated through a series of semi-structured in-depth interviews. Results revealed that the intervention served to build intra-squad trust, facilitated group cohesion, and provided an important basis to support individual performance. Results are discussed in relation to future group dynamics interventions involving personality preferences and intra-team communication.
Publisher
British Psychological Society
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