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

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

Nemens is no stranger to writing group dynamics; her critically acclaimed debut novel, “The Cactus League,” is structured in interlinked stories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 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

Resolving social conflicts: selected papers on group dynamics.

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