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Madeline E Goodwin¹, Michael A Sayette¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

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Summary

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Initial group rapport among strangers reliably predicts later social bonding and group emotion. This suggests that rapport can be assessed quickly, offering valuable insights into group formation dynamics.

Keywords:

FACS Rapport group formation thin slice triads

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Background:

Rapport is crucial for small group interaction, but its predictive power remains under-explored.
Existing research has gaps in understanding the construct of rapport in group settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate if initial group rapport among triads of strangers predicts subsequent social bonding and group emotion.
To determine the reliability and utility of early rapport assessments in predicting group outcomes.

Main Methods:

The study involved triads of strangers interacting in a group setting.
Global thin-slice rapport measures were employed to assess initial group rapport.
Subsequent social bonding and group emotional experiences were measured.

Main Results:

Initial group rapport was a reliable predictor of later social bonding across multiple measures.
Early rapport assessments also accurately predicted subsequent group emotional experiences.
Rapport could be reliably assessed within the first minute of group interaction.

Conclusions:

Global thin-slice rapport measures are effective for assessing rapport in small groups.
Assessing group experience within the first minute provides valuable insights into group formation.
Early rapport is a significant factor influencing the trajectory of small group development.