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In response to the growing concern for understanding how diverse people work together in teams, this study examines the relationship between self-construal and group effectiveness. A diverse sample ( N = 535) completed a 62-item questionnaire. Factor analysis revealed five dimensions: (a) independent self-construal, (b) interdependent self-construal, (c) task effectiveness, (d) relational effectiveness, and (e) personal effectiveness. All three dimensions of group effectiveness were found to be significantly and positively associated with both independent and interdependent self-construal. Stepwise regression analysis found that task effectiveness was better explained by independent rather than interdependent, self-construal. Regression analysis also revealed that relational effectiveness was better explained by interdependent rather than independent, self-construal. Results are discussed in terms of practical and theoretical implications.
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