Exploring the disruptive effects of psychopathy and aggression on group processes and group effectiveness

Michael A. Baysinger; Kelly T. Scherer; James M. LeBreton

doi:10.1037/a0034317

Exploring the disruptive effects of psychopathy and aggression on group processes and group effectiveness

Michael A. Baysinger, Kelly T. Scherer, James M. LeBreton

Psychology

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The present research examines the influence of implicit and explicit personality characteristics on group process and effectiveness. Individuals from 112 groups participated in 2 problem-solving tasks and completed measures of group process and effectiveness. Results indicated that groups characterized by higher levels of psychopathy and implicit aggression tended to have more dysfunctional interactions and negative perceptions of the group. In addition, task participation and negative socioemotional behaviors fully mediated the relationship between group personality traits and group commitment and cohesion, and negative socioemotional behaviors fully mediated the relationship between group personality and performance on both tasks. Implications of antisocial traits for group interactions and performance, as well as for future theory and research, are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	48-65
Number of pages	18
Journal	Journal of Applied Psychology
Volume	99
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034317
State	Published - Jan 2014

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