Social Loafing

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A major component of social psychological research is based on social loafing. This paper explains that social loafing can result in diverse possibilities and also not only affects the individual who is conducting the social phenomenon but also group members are subjected to exposure. In this paper discussion regarding the reasons of social loafing as an occurrence are based primarily on evidence from literature regarding the specific component, envy. Possibilities of outcomes range from members being awarded unfair workloads or dissatisfaction, to group performance being decreased. Theories that support some of these and other notions are examined, after the recognition of previous research findings. To sum up, personal opinion is reviewed and compared to its validity in reducing social loafing in an educational setting. 'Educational setting', on this occasion is specifically referring to groups of Year Twelve students creating poster presentations.

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"Initially the definition of social loafing according to a recognised Psychology dictionary will be stated. The dilemma as to what aspects result in 'social loafing' is recognised in this literature with differences from theories, concepts and experiments as cited being evaluated. This evidence is aimed to acknowledge and prove the predicament of the affects and causes related to 'social loafing'. Aspects, which contribute to the reduction of social loafing in an educational setting, are resulted prior to the conclusion as a prominent component of this essay."

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