Social cohesion
What Social cohesion means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Social cohesion
Exam boards and our study guides word this term in slightly different ways. Learn the version your board uses.
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Social cohesion in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
The degree to which members like each other and enjoy being together, shown through friendships and positive relationships within the squad.
How well members like and get on with each other.
Topics that use Social cohesion
- Group dynamics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Collective Efficacy
- Cooperation
- Faulty group processes
- Goal setting and role clarity
- Group Dynamics
- Group formation
- Identifiability of contribution
- Identifiability of individual contribution
Using Social cohesion in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Physical Education questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
A week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge