Advances in Group Processes

Advances in Group Processes publishes theoretical analyses, reviews and theory-based empirical chapters on group phenomena. The series adopts a broad conception of “group processes.” This includes work on groups ranging from the very small to the very large, and on classic and contemporary topics such as status, power, trust, justice, social influence, identity, decision-making, intergroup relations and social networks. Previous contributors have included scholars from diverse fields including sociology, psychology, political science, economics, business, philosophy, mathematics and organizational behavior.
Volume 34 brings together papers that address theoretical and empirical issues related to the spread of status value, reward expectations theory, age and gender effects, and measuring the impact of status manipulations. Other contributions examine cognitive orientation, perspective taking and empathy, the stability of values, and group perceptions during computer-mediated communication. Overall, the volume includes papers that reflect a wide range of theoretical approaches from leading scholars who work in group processes.

ShaneR. Thye is a Professor of Sociology at the University of South Carolina. Heworks in the general area of social psychology and group dynamics. He haspublished articles in the American Sociological Review, AmericanJournal of Sociology, Social Forces, and Social PsychologyQuarterly. He is the author of two books and series co-editor of Advancesin Group Processes.

Edward J. Lawler is the Martin P. Catherwood Professor Emeritus ofIndustrial and Labor Relations and Professor of Sociology at CornellUniversity. He has co-authored three books and edited or co-edited 31 volumesin the annual series, Advancesin Group Processes. In 2001, he received the Cooley-Mead Award for career achievement fromthe Social Psychology Section of the American Sociological Association.