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Chapter 8 – The Dynamics of Groups Online<\/h1>\n\n\n

This chapter details the dynamics of online groups, focusing on why online group membership is attractive for many people. It addresses topics such as how roles, norms, and group identity are expressed in online groups. Recent research that has examined: (i) the impact of online communications on individuals\u2019 mental well-being and social skills, when in-person group interactions were restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and (ii) phenomena such as groupthink and social loafing related to online group interactions is also presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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