Social group analysis paper

Group Influence Assignment Write a 1,200- to 1,500-word paper incorporating your analysis with evidence to substantiate your conclusion. Explain how your observations relate to research studies on norm formation, group norms, conformity, and/or social influence. Integrate your findings with literature from the textbook, peer-reviewed journal articles, and additional scholarly sources. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Group Observed- AA Meeting (Alcoholics Anonymous) Analysis:       How were the people arranged in the physical environment (layout of room and seating arrangement)? The seating arrangement was somewhat similar to that of a classroom, rows of seats with the group leader at a desk What is the composition of the group, in terms of number of people, ages, sex, ethnicity, etc.? The number of people was approximately 18. It was a combination of men and women ranging in the age group of early 20’s to late 50’s. What are the group purpose, mission, and goals? A.A. is a support group for those that have or are currently struggling with alcohol abuse. The mission is to share stories and offer support to those in need. What is the duration of the group (short, long-term)? Explain. The meeting was one hour long with a 10 minute break Did the group structure its discussion around an agenda, program, rules of order, etc.? The agenda consisted of a reading from the A.A. book, going over the 12 steps and then having an open discussion regarding the issues people were dealing with and or have dealt with in regard to alcohol abuse. Describe the structure of the group. How is the group organized? The structure of the group was organized on a clipboard that was passed around in the beginning of the meeting. This gave everyone who wanted the opportunity to speak, the opportunity to do so in an organized fashion.         Who are the primary facilitators of the group? There was one primary facilitator. This person was in charge of giving everyone who wanted to speak, the opportunity to do so, while keeping everyone on topic. What subject or issues did the group members examine during the meeting? The subject was alcohol abuse What types of information did members exchange in their group? The member’s discussed their personal experiences with alcohol and the effects it has had and or continues to have on their life. What were the group's norms, roles, status hierarchy, or communication patterns? What communication patterns illustrated if the group was unified or fragmented? Explain. Did the members share a sense of identity with one another (characteristics of the group-similarities, interests, philosophy, etc.)? The group absolutely shared a sense of identity, that is the purpose of the meetings. To have a communal feel of support of those experiencing the same things regarding alcohol abuse. Was there any indication that members might be vulnerable to Groupthink? Why or why not? In your opinion, how did the collective group behaviors influence individual attitudes and the group's effectiveness? Provide your overall analysis. I believe that certain individuals, who wanted to essentially take over and only talk about what was going on in their life, not giving others the opportunity to share, heavily influenced the nature of the meeting. ...