Argument structures in decision‐making groups
- 1 December 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Southern Speech Communication Journal
- Vol. 53 (1) , 18-37
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10417948709372710
Abstract
Within the context of a continuing research program on argument and group decision‐making, this study reports refinements in an existing coding scheme of interpersonal argument, and an analysis of argument structures in consensus and dissensus groups. Four argument structures were identified: simple, compound, eroded, and convergent. In addition, consensus groups had a greater proportion of convergent arguments than did dissensus groups. Discussion focuses on future directions for interpersonal and small‐group argument research.Keywords
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