Group Dynamics: Subgroups and Cliques

Bridging the Gap Podcast

Guest: Luc Martin

My research interests lie in the general area of sport psychology with a particular focus on group dynamics principles. More specifically, I am interested in the psychosocial influences present in sport and physical activity settings, and how individuals’ can be influenced by, but can also influence the groups to which they belong. My current projects involve the investigation of group processes such as cohesion, cliques, social identity, and leadership on both individual and team level outcomes in child/youth and elite sport populations. Generally, the main focus is to develop a better understanding of certain psychosocial factors that can be used to inform interdisciplinary and policy relevant research aimed at enriching the sporting environment.

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613-533-6000 x79140

Website: http://www.queensu.ca/skhs/faculty-and-staff/faculty/luc-martin

Additional link:

Martin, L. J., Eys, M. A., & Spink, K. S. (2016). The social environment in sport organizations. In C. Wagstaff (Ed.), The Organizational Psychology of Sport: Key Issues and Practical Applications. Abingdon, UK: Routlege.

http://journals.humankinetics.com/doi/abs/10.1123/tsp.2014-0003?journalCode=tsp