Positive Interdependence, Academic and Collaborative-Skills Group Contingencies and Isolated Students. Revision.
Abstract
The effects were investigated of (a) opportunity to interact with classmates, (b) positive goal interdependence, (c) positive goal and positive reward interdependence, and (d) positive goal and reward interdependence with an added contingency for the use of collaborative skills. The dependent measures were achievement, interpersonal attraction, and the voluntary use of collaborative-skills by socially withdrawn and isolated students. Four socially isolated and withdrawn 6th-grade students (2 male and 2 female) were studied in a reading class. The results indicated that both positive goal and reward interdependence are needed to maximize student achievement and the interpersonal attraction between socially withdrawn and nonhandicapped students. The specific reinforcement for engaging in collaborative skills was required to maximize the voluntary engagement in the skills by socially withdrawn and isolated students. Keywords: Achievement; cooperation; interpersonal attraction; social isolation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161496
Entities
People
- David W. Johnson
- Debra Mesch
- Marvin Lew
- Roger Johnson
Organizations
- University of Minnesota