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GROUP CONTEXT Developmental Models Explanation of Theory: Models that help explain or predict how a relationship between individuals or between team members is carried out. Theorists: Date: Primary Article: Individual Interpretations: Developmental models help us visualize
the patterns relationships form. By analyzing a relationship
through the use of developmental models we are able to understand
relationships more clearly. Metatheoretical Assumptions: Ontological Assumptions: Developmental models offer a framework for
relationships not a hard core blue print plan for relationships to
follow. Developmental models are deterministic. Epistemological Assumptions: Developmental models are not always
liner. Relationships develop differently and can move freely.
Developmental models offer a framework to understand relationships
not to development a hard core plan for a relationship to follow.
Axiological Assumptions: Developmental models are value neutral.
Critique: Explanatory Power: These developmental models help explain
the process by which relationships are formed and maintained. Ideas and Implications: Developmental models are widely accepted
and used throughout the academic world. The problem with these
models are people believe they are liner and a blue print for relationships
to follow. Models are models, something to help explain the
relationship. People need to understand that all relationships
are unique and are subject to follow the developmental models differently.
Example: A good way to look at eh development of a small group is through the developmental model developed by Tuchman. This model states that the relationships between group members starts out in the forming phase, then goes through the storming, norming, conforming, and performing phases. The relationship does not stop developing at the performing phase, the relationship is able to move through the passes numerous time and without following a liner pattern. Relevant Research: Location in Eight (8) Primary Communication Theory Textbooks: Anderson, R., & Ross, V. (1998). Questions of communication: A practical introduction to theory (2nd ed.). New York: St. Martin's Press. N/A Cragan, J. F., & Shields, D.C. (1998). Understanding communication theory: The communicative forces for human action. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. N/A Griffin, E. (2000). A first look at communication theory (4th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. N/A Griffin, E. (1997). A first look at communication theory (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. N/A Infante, D. A., Rancer, A. S., & Womack, D. F. (1997). Building communication theory (3rd ed.). Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press. N/A Littlejohn, S. W. (1999). Theories of human communication (6th ed). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. N/A West, R., & Turner, L. H. (2000). Introducing communication theory: Analysis and application. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield. N/A Wood, J. T. (1997).
Communication theories in action: An introduction. Belmont,
CA: Wadsworth. N/A |