ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT GROUP. SYSTEMATIC APPROACH
Keywords:
group dynamics, system analysis, psychological safety, motivation, role allocation, team cohesion, project management, statistical analysis
Abstract
This article explores the psychological dimensions of project group formation, advocating a systematic approach to enhance group cohesion and performance. The hypothesis asserts that integrating psychological principles – motivation, group identity, role clarity, and psychological safety – optimizes group formation processes. Utilizing Social Identity Theory, Tuckman’s group development model, and Self-Determination Theory, the study examines how individual and collective behaviors shape early group dynamics. Methods encompass general scientific approaches (analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction), theoretical research, historical analysis, statistical modeling, and mathematical formulation. A systematic framework, supported by statistical data and a mathematical model, is proposed to guide project managers.Practical recommendations address challenges like conflict, cultural diversity, and virtual team dynamics, bolstered by empirical evidence. The findings emphasize the universal relevance of psychological factors in project management. Future research directions include advanced metrics and virtual team adaptations.
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13. Hogg, M. A., & Terry, D. J. (2000). Social identity and self-categorization processes in organizational contexts. Academy of Management Review, 25(1), 121–140. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-839X.00066
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15. Kozlowski, S. W. J., & Ilgen, D. R. (2006). Enhancing the effectiveness of work groups and teams. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 7(3), 77–124.
16. Moscovici, S., & Zavalloni, M. (1969). The group as a polarizer of attitudes. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 12(2), 125–135. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0026956
17. Newman, A., Donohue, R., & Eva, N. (2017). Psychological safety: A systematic review of literature. Human Resource Management Review, 27(3), 521–535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2017.07.002
18. Nowak, A., & Kowalski, R. (2021). Dynamika grup projektowych: Perspektywa psychologiczna (Project group dynamics: A psychological perspective). Studia Psychologiczne, 59(1), 15–30. (in Polish)
19. Petrenko, V. I. (2023). Matematychni modeli v upravlinni proektamy: Psykholohichnyi vymir (Mathematical models in project management: Psychological dimension). Zhurnal Psykholohichnykh Doslidzhen, 1(1), 10–18. Retrieved from http://journal.psy.knu.ua/article/ view/2023-1-15 (in Ukrainian)
20. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. New York: Guilford Press.
21. Salas, E., Reyes, D. L., & Woods, A. L. (2022). The assessment of team performance: Observations and needs. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 9, 279–305. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-012420-091609
22. Tannenbaum, S. I., Traylor, A. M., Thomas, E. J., & Salas, E. (2021). Managing teamwork in the face of change: A review and research agenda. Academy of Management Review, 46(2), 249–270. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2018.0377
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Published
2025-07-31
How to Cite
Chepurna, O., Tsilmak, O., & Loboda, Y. (2025). ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT GROUP. SYSTEMATIC APPROACH. Scientific Journal of Polonia University, 69(2), 138-144. https://doi.org/10.23856/10.23856/6914
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INNOVATION, WORK, SOCIETY
