Social Loafing

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Social Loafing

A major component of Social Psychological research is based on social

loafing. Social loafing can result in diverse possibilities and also

not only affects the individual who is conducting the social

phenomenon but also group members are subjected to exposure.

Discussion regarding the reasons of social loafing as an occurrence

will be based primarily on evidence from literature regarding the

specific component, envy. Possibilities of outcomes range from members

being awarded unfair workloads or dissatisfaction, to group

performance being decreased. Theories that support some of these and

other notions will become evident after the recognition of previous

research findings. Discussion will be based primarily on Ringleman who

is supported by Ingham and also Latane, Karau Williams and Harkins

(specifically Latane) and. To sum up, personal opinion will be

reviewed and compared to its validity in reducing social loafing in an

educational setting. ‘Educational setting’, on this occasion is

specifically referring to groups of University students creating

poster presentations.

Initially the definition of social loafing according to a recognised

Psychology dictionary will be stated. The dilemma as to what aspects

result in ‘social loafing’ is recognised in this literature with

differences from theories, concepts and experiments as cited being

evaluated. This evidence is aimed to acknowledge and prove the

predicament of the affects and causes related to ‘social loafing’.

Aspects, which contribute to the reduction of social loafing in an

educational setting, are resulted prior to the conclusion as a

prominent component o...

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