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

Example Sentences

What Mr. Cain has created is a study in individual magnetism and group dynamics: how humans master their emotions and tame their demons and learn to work together—or don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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

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

She also praised the video’s original songwriting and costumes, as well as the simplicity and accessibility with which it explained the science relating to kangaroo group dynamics.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 25, 2024

Resolving social conflicts: selected papers on group dynamics.

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