The Role of Cooperation, Cohesion and Additional Psychological Variables in Performance Team
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2023) | Viewed by 2997
Special Issue Editors
Interests: human dynamics (group dynamics); performance and psychological and social variables related with sports
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cooperation and cohesion are two deeply studied theoretical concepts in the psychology of groups and teams. Both psychological terms are strongly related to high-performance teams in different areas like sports, music, work, and so on. Furthermore, additional social and psychological variables interact with cooperation and cohesion among groups. Anxiety, for example, might be related to the perceived cooperation of the members of a given group. Cohesion and wellbeing of the group could also be related bidirectionally, impacting the wellbeing and quality of life of individuals.
High-performance environments are characterized by a competitive climate of constant improvement, seeking excellence, and ethical values. However, there is often a dark side of conflict, disrespect, grievance, and both physical and psychological violence. Cooperation and cohesion are detrimental factors that could affect the sense of purpose and meaning of a group, benefiting the greater good while creating socially sustainable environments. Understanding the underlying psychosocial dynamics—both interpersonal and intrapersonal—and the contextual factors that influence prosocial behavior is the stepping stone towards a more global, sustainable, and healthy development of our societies.
This Special Issue aims to unify distinctive research articles that put in relation the social dynamics in groups and teams with other relevant psychological variables linked to mental health and sustainable wellbeing in the same research paper.
Prof. Dr. Alexandre Garcia-Mas
Dr. Antonio Núñez Prats
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- group dynamics
- cooperation
- cohesion
- performance
