does social influence play a role in the development of group and team cohesion?

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Q 7-1

The relationship between team cohesion and success is almost always positive, and research indicates that group cohesion is increased as the independence of the task increases. If this is true, to what degree (if any) does social influence play a role in the development of group and team cohesion? Why?

Gully, S. M., Devine, D. J., & Whitney, D. J. (2012). A meta-analysis of cohesion and performance: Effects of level of analysis and task interdependence. Small Group Research, 43(6), 702-725. doi:10.1177/1046496412468069

Pescosolido, A. T., & Saavedra, R. (2012). Cohesion and sports teams: A review. Small Group Research, 43(6), 744-758. doi:10.1177/1046496412465020