Advances in Group Processes publishes theoreticalanalyses, reviews, and theory-based empirical chapters on group phenomena. The series adopts a broad conception of "group processes." This includes work ongroups ranging from the very small to the very large, and on classic and contemporarytopics such as status, power, trust, justice, social influence, identity,decision-making, intergroup relations, and social networks.
Volume35 brings together papers related to a variety of topics in small groups andorganizational research. The volumeincludes papers that address theoretical and empirical issues relating toconsumer behavior, vocal accommodation, measuring aggression, social identitytheory, and criminal sentencing. Othercontributions examine reverse discrimination, perceptions of responsibility for the behaviors of others, and expectations and coordination in small groups. Overall, the volume includespapers that reflect a wide range of theoretical approaches from leadingscholars who work in group processes.
Preface;
Shane R. Thye and Edward J. Lawler "Can a Girl's Best Friend Be Born in a Lab?" The Role of Ritual in Production Process Conservatism; Jaekyung Ha, Renée Gosline and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan
Accelerometers as a Methodological Tool in Group Processes; Christin L. Munsch and Elizabeth S. Zack
Modeling Small Group Status and Power Dynamics Using Vocal Accommodation; Joseph Dippong and Will Kalkhoff
Identity Theory Paradigm Integration: Assessing the Role of Prominence and Salience in the Verification and Self-Esteem Relationship; Kelly L. Markowski and Richard T. Serpe
Occupational Status, Impression Formation, and Criminal Sanctioning: A Vignette Experiment; Amy Kroska and Marshall R. Schmidt
Understanding White Americans' Perceptions of "Reverse" Discrimination: An Application of a New Theory of Status Dissonance; Deena A. Isom Scott
When Do We Feel Responsible for Other Peoples' Behavior and Attitudes?; Vanessa K. Bohns, Daniel A. Newark and Erica Boothby
Expectations and Coordination in Small Groups; Antonio D. Sirianni
Shane R. Thye is a Professor of Sociology at the University of South Carolina. He works in the general area of socialpsychology and group dynamics. He has published articles in the
American Sociological Review,
American Journal of Sociology,
Social Forces, and
Social Psychology Quarterly. He is the author of two books and seriesco-editor of
Advances in Group Processes.
Edward J. Lawler is the Martin P. Catherwood Professor Emeritus of Industrial andLabor Relations and Professor of Sociology at Cornell University. He has co-authored three books and edited orco-edited 31 volumes in the annual series, Advances in Group Processes. In 2001, he received the Cooley-Mead Award for career achievement from the Social Psychology Section of the American Sociological Association.