personal - small group communication.

When working with a small group, an emotional commitment may evolve from all the time spend together working on a common problem. This kind of emotional commitment is known as Cohesiveness, which increases as the attachment to the group becomes stronger. Cohesiveness is defined as "the total field of forces acting on members to remain in the group" by Tubbs and Moss. Many people experience this cohesiveness when they are really passionate about what their group offers or they become extremely interested in their work project. When people can see their work turn in to success, they begin to become more attached to their group. 

I am a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. Our sorority is home to 150 members, including freshman through seniors. While 150 people does not constitute a small group, we are still an exemplary example of cohesiveness. Every single member has had to go through recruitment as a freshman, which has ultimately brought us together. We all know that we were wanted in the sorority and the sorority knows we wanted them. We share a common understanding and love for all the sisters within the sorority and we continually grow closer as we become more involved. 

For example, for fundraising, each of us is expected to work at the Quest Center during an event, a sports game, or a concert. Working with four other girls at the Sports Show, I was part of a small group. At the beginning of the day, it was clear none of us wanted to be there. It was clear we did not want to be serving and making fast food all day. It was clear we did not want to deal with needy and rude customers. 

As the day progressed on, we learned to work together and get to know each other better. Since we got to know each other better, it was easier to pass the time by with conversation and games. While we could all agree the job was no fun, it brought us together and forced us to get to know each other. By the end of the day, we became a more cohesive group within the sorority. While we love all of our sisters, no one will understand the inside jokes from that day or even the experience. Tubbs and Moss say cohesiveness involves "members who enjoy each other's company." That day at the Quest Center, we all enjoyed each other's company.