2001 Convention (Atlanta)
Thursday, November 1, 8:00-9:15 A.M.,
Chablis, Lobby Level
Group Argument and Emotion
Chair: Randy Y. Hirokawa, University of Iowa
Panelists: Sandra M. Ketrow, University of Rhode Island
Renee A. Meyers, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Dennis S. Gouran, The Pennsylvania State University
This panel will discuss emotion as a variable in need of study in the area of group argument and how it might be most profitably integrated in research. In addition, the members will consider how emotion at both an implicit and explicit level functions to mediate the consequences of argument.
Thursday, November 1, 9:30-10:45 A.M.
Chablis, Lobby Level, Marriott
Assorted Papers and Perspectives on the Study of Group Communication
Chair: Walid A. Afifi, The Pennsylvania State University
"The Impact of Varying Argument Quality and Minority Six on Minority Influence and Perceptions of the Minority." M. Sean Limon, Illinois State University, Franklin J. Boster, Michigan State University
"Working in Groups: Identification and Treatment of Students Perceived Weaknesses." Nancy M. Schullery, Western Michigan University, Melissa K. Gibson, Western Michigan University
"Situational Coaching Styles: The Impact of Success and "Athletic Maturity" Level on Athletes’ Perceptions and Preferences of Coaches’s Leadership Style in High School Small Group Sports Over Time." Paul D. Turman, University of Northern Iowa
"Decision Regret Theory: Reducing the Anxiety of Group Decision Making Through Shared Counterfactual Storytelling." Sunwolf, Santa Clara University Respondent: Jim Query, Loyola University
Thursday, November 1, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M.
Chablis, Lobby Level, Marriott
Student Papers in Group Communication
Chair: Jane O. Macoubrie, North Carolina State University
"Decision-Making Norms: The Crux of Groupthink." Daniel J. Ryan, Texas A&M University
"The Complex Convergence of Communication Research: Cognitive Complexity and Symbolic Convergence Theory in Small Group Communication." Jody Koenig, University of Washington, Dierk Esseln, University of Washington
"The Effect of Individual Conflict Style on Member Satisfaction and Quality of Decision in Small Group Decision Making." Tanya M. Joosten, Arizona State University
"The Difference in Communication Behaviors and Functions Between Members of Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures in Small Group Process." Woon Young Cho, University of Oklahoma
Respondent: M. Sean Limon, Illinois State University
Friday, November 2, 9:30-10:45, Chablis, Lobby Level, Marriott
Group Communication in Context: Studies of Bona Fide Groups
Facilitator: Lawrence R. Frey, University of Memphis
"Selecting a School Superintendent: Sensitivities in Group Deliberation." Karen Tracy, University of Colorado, Christina Standerfer, University of Colorado
"In the Mask of Thin Air: Intragroup and Intergroup Communication During the Everest Disaster." Renee Houston, University of Puget Sound
"Indexing the Polish Transformation: The Case of Eco-S." John Parrish-Sprowl, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
"Help is at Your Keyboard: Support Groups on the Internet." Stewart C. Alexander, University of Illinois, Urbana, Jennifer L. Peterson, University of Illinois, Urbana, Andrea B. Hollingshead, University of Illinois, Urbana
Friday, November 2, 11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M
Chablis, Lobby Level, Marriott
Teaching Group Communication:
Functional Theory and Structuration Theory.
Facilitator: Joann Keyton, University of Memphis
Panelists: Randy Y. Hirokawa, University of Iowa
M. Scott Poole, Texas A&M University
Have you ever felt frustrated teaching group communication theories to undergraduates? If you want your students to be informed about theory and how to make useful applications, this panel will be useful. The scholars involved will explain how they teach theories they have been instrumental in developing. They will deal in particular with lesson plans and learning exercises, as well as offer general tips on teaching.
Friday, November 2, 12:30-1:45 P.M.
Amsterdam, Convention Level, Marriott
Collective Information Processing in Decision-Making Groups:
Factors That Bias The Production and Selection of Information
Moderator: Randy Y. Hirokawa, University of Iowa
"Why Do Groups Prefer to Discuss Share Information? Mutual Enhancement Provided Clues." Gwen Wittenbaum, Michigan State University, Jonathon M. Bowman,Michigan State University
"Why Do Groups Rely on Men’s Information? The Role of External Status Cues." Kathleen M. Propp, Western Michigan University
"Why Do Groups Focus on shared Information? Theoretical and Statistical Issues of Interdependence." Joseph A. Bonito, University of Arizona
Friday, November 2, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Chablis, Lobby Level, Marriott
GROUP COMMUNICATION DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Saturday, November 3, 2:00-3:15 P.M.
Chablis, Lobby Level, Marriott
Top Four Papers in Group Communication
Chair: Dennis S. Gouran, The Pennsylvania State University
"An Information Processing Approach to Participation in Small Groups." Joseph A. Bonito, University of Arizona
"A Meta-Analysis of Decision Quality in Computer Mediated and Face-to-Face Groups." Tammie J. Ulrich, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Mike Allen, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Edward A. Mabry, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
"Community Theatre as a Bona Fide Group: Role Management in a "Third-Place" Group." Michael W. Kramer, University of Missouri-Columbia
"Explaining (In)Competent Group Decision Making: (Re)Conceptualizing Social Loafing an Interactive Outcome of Communication Competence and Group Leadership." Kelby K. Halone, Clemson University
Respondent: Joann Keyton, University of Memphis
Saturday, November 3, 3:30-4:45 P.M.
Chablis, Lobby Level, Marriott
Group Processes and Influence
Chair: Mary Ann Renz, Central Michigan University
"Argument Processes in Jewish-Israeli and Palestinian Dialogue Groups." Donald G. Ellis, University of Hartford, Ifat Maoz, Hebrew University
"Nonverbal and Verbal Immediacy, Leadership, Influence, and Effectiveness: An Exploration of Communication Competence in the Small Group Setting." David M. Mezzacappa, The Pennsylvania State University
"A Social Validation Explanation for Mutual Enhancement." Jonathan M. Bowman, Michigan State University, Gwen M. Wittenbaum, Michigan State University
"Collaborative Decision Making, Assertiveness, and Responsiveness as Predictors of Socialization in Task Groups." Carolyn M. Anderson, The University of Akron, Matthew M. Martin, West Virginia University
Respondent: Sandra M. Ketrow, University of Rhode Island
Sunday, November 4, 9:30-10:45 A.M.
Chablis, Lobby Level, Marriott
New Directions in Group Communication:
Group Communication Theory, Process, and Pedagogy
Facilitator: Lawrence R. Frey, University of Memphis
"Foregrounding Feminist Theory in Group Communication Research." Nancy J. Wyatt, The Pennsylvania State University, Delaware County
"Enlarging the Meaning of Group Deliberation: From Discussion to Dialogue." J. Kevin Barge, Balyor University
"Exploring Consequences of Groups Communication in the Classroom: Unraveling Relational Learning, Terre H. Allen, California State University, Long Beach, Timothy G. Plax, California State University, Long Beach