group dynamics

American  

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) the interactions that influence the attitudes and behavior of people when they are grouped with others through either choice or accidental circumstances.

2. (used with a singular verb) the study of such interactions.

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group dynamics British  

noun

1. (functioning as singular) psychol a field of social psychology concerned with the nature of human groups, their development, and their interactions with individuals, other groups, and larger organizations

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Etymology

Origin of group dynamics

First recorded in 1940–45

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group dynamics

“Survivor” is such a fascinating experiment of group dynamics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

In addition to the financial transaction, you have years of healthy and unhealthy familial relationships and group dynamics messing with everyone’s perspective.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 19, 2026

They learn about behavior and conflict, about working with the audience and group dynamics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2024

Other shows, like Alone and Naked and Afraid followed suit, focusing less on group dynamics and physical competition and more on extreme survival situations.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2024

Resolving social conflicts: selected papers on group dynamics.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1976 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office