GROUP REACTIONS TO RISKY PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

摘要: Most research on the consequences of rejection focuses intrapersonal issues, such as an increased need to belong, negative affect, and decreased self-esteem. Rejected individuals often seek cope with these problems by establishing new social bonds. However, there is no whether efforts are successful. A prospective member rejected one group may seem risky thus unattractive other groups he or she seeks join. My extended Sitkin Pablo's (1992) model decision-making from groups, so that responses persons could be examined. field experiment was carried out small classroom (N = 57) worked together activities throughout a semester. Students' course grades were partially determined performance their groups. Five characteristics measured correlated risk propensity (the tendency for take risks). Groups more cohesive, potent, ambitious, successful, perceived outside help available valuable, had lower propensities. Risk unrelated how members seemed, willing admit them. riskier than non-rejected individuals, less individuals. 2 (Reason rejection: task vs. social) x (Expectancy: high low) repeated measures design examined affected they seemed who reasons likely occur again (high expectancy) riskier, also among relevant group's orientation (task social). Rejection apparently makes it difficult enter which exacerbate effects rejection.