The magic of collective emotional intelligence in learning groups: No guys needed for the spell

Using a cross‐lagged design, the present study tests an integrative model of emergent collective emotions in learning groups. Our results indicate that the percentage of women in the group fosters the emergence of collective emotional intelligence, which in turn stimulates social integration within...

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Published in:The British journal of psychology 2015-05, Vol.106 (2), p.217-234
Main Authors: Curşeu, Petru L., Pluut, Helen, Boroş, Smaranda, Meslec, Nicoleta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
affective similarity
collective emotional intelligence
Collectivism
Cooperative Behavior
Emotional Intelligence
Emotions
Female
gender
Group cohesiveness
group effectiveness
Group performance
Group Processes
Groups
Humans
Intelligence
Interpersonal Relations
Learning
Male
Sex Ratio
Social integration
Social Perception
Students
Surveys and Questionnaires
Women
Young Adult
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Summary:Using a cross‐lagged design, the present study tests an integrative model of emergent collective emotions in learning groups. Our results indicate that the percentage of women in the group fosters the emergence of collective emotional intelligence, which in turn stimulates social integration within groups (increases group cohesion and reduces relationship conflict) and the associated affective similarity, with beneficial effects for group effectiveness.
ISSN:0007-1269
2044-8295
DOI:10.1111/bjop.12075