The selection of task group mates based on desired characteristics and preferred group composition: The role of gender

• Main Authors: Torres, Chastine, Dyanne, Japitana
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2007
• Subjects: Small groups; Cliques (Sociology); Educational Psychology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/5213
• Institution: De La Salle University

The study, using a mixed design, attempted to find the factors that are considered to be essential in selecting a group mate. After identifying group composition and gender preference as variables, two focus group discussions were conducted to generate items for a survey instrument to be developed. The output was a 34-item questionnaire using a 5-point Likert-type scale that was fielded to 120 participants. The questionnaire consists of factors to be considered in the selection of a task group mate as well as items on the preference of group composition and gender of partner. The results showed that both male and female respondents prefer to have a female partner. In terms of group composition, female respondents prefer to be grouped with 1 female and 2 males, and male respondent prefer to be grouped with 1 male and 2 females. Results also showed that female respondents consider dominance and efficiency as important factors in choosing a group mate. The respondents who chose a male partner showed that they prefer being partnered with someone who posses high self esteem.