Kontroll-lokus och beteende i grupp
en studie om sambandet mellan kontroll-lokus och individers beteende i en arbetsgrupp
ArbetsgrupperBelbins teamrollerKontroll-lokusGruppobservationPsychologyPsykologiApplied and experimental psychologyTillämpad och experimentell psykologiSocial Sciences
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between locus of control and behavior in a work group. The investigation was performed using two methods, self-report and observation, which were used in order to provide a description of how the individuals experienced their own behavior in a group context as well as of how they actually could be observed to behave. The 31 participants were divided into five groups. During the procedure each group received a task, which was to be discussed and solved by the group members together. Observations were carried out using IPA. Each participant also received a self-report, based on Belbin's team roles and the I-E scale for measuring locus of control. Of the defined hypothesis' one was confirmed, showing a significant relationship between an internal locus of control and the task-orientated team role, Shaper. This result shows that locus of control may influence which kind of team role an individual assumes when interacting in a work group. The subject area of this study could be of importance for today's working life, where the ability to predict individuals' behavior is needed in order to form effective work groups. Hence this area is worth to investigate further.