Group Argument: A Structuration Perspective and Research Program  

Oleh:

Seibold, David R. ; Meyers, Renee A.

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: Small Group Research vol. 38 no. 3 (2009), page 312-336.
Topik: argument; group communication; decision making; structuration theory
Fulltext: 312.pdf (132.65KB)

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This article reviews and assesses the structuration program of research on group argument that has evolved over more than two decades. The authors first position group argument research in relationship to argument studies across many disciplines and especially at the intersection of three research traditions in communication. Acknowledging structuration theory foundations, the authors explicate their conceptualization of argument and explain the theoretical foundations of their approach. They next describe the methods that have been used to analyze group argument, including participants, data collection procedures, coding scheme and process, and contexts that have been employed in past investigations. They also survey the findings of this research program and how they have enhanced understanding of argument processes in groups and group argument–outcome linkages. The authors then offer a critique of the program, including challenges and unanswered questions. They note projects currently under way and conclude by identifying opportunities for interdisciplinary research on group argument.

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