Date of Award
5-1975
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
Abstract
The problem was to test the applicability of Fiedler's contingency model on 15 adult-led groups of children in a field situation. The effectiveness of high and low least preferred co-worker (LPC) leaders on structured and unstructured group tasks was investigated when leader member relations were good and leaders had strong power. The data were analyzed in a 2 x 2 factorial design using the analysis of variance. None of the F tests reached statistical significance, thus the model was not supported. Several possible reasons for the findings were given as well as suggestions for future research.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Jeffrey Wayne, "A partial test of the contingency model on adult-led groups of children" (1975). Master's Theses. 385.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/masters-theses/385