Glossary G

Grounded theory is a term that refers to an inductive approach to the study of social life that attempts to generate a theory from the constant comparing of unfolding observations. Grounded theory is very different from hypothesis testing, in which theory is used to generate hypotheses to be tested through observations.

- Grounded Theory Method (GTM) : Grounded Theory Method (GTM) refers to an inductive approach to research introduced by Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss in which theories are generated solely from an examination of data rather than being derived deductively.

Grounding refers to a concept developed by Alexander Lowen which emphasizes being in contact with the ground literally, through feet and legs, as well as figuratively being grounded in the real world.

Deutsch: Gruppe / Español: Grupo / Português: Grupo / Français: Groupe / Italiano: Gruppo /

A Group refers to two or more individual who interact and are interdependent on each other in the sense that their needs and goals cause them to influence each other, it refers to 2 or more persons who interact with and influence one another and perceive one another as "us."

Group administration of surveys is defined as the collection of survey data through simultaneous administration of the survey to a group of respondents.
Group affective tone refers to the collective emotional mood of a group.

Group cohesion refers to the strength of the bonds linking individuals to and in the group

Group cohesiveness refers to the degree of attraction among group members or their commitment to remain in the group; the extent to which the members of a group are attracted to the idea of the group. It is the combined strength of all forces acting on members of a group to remain in the group