The Discussion Coding System
The Discussion Coding System (DCS) [German: Instrument zur Kodierung von
Diskussionen (IKD)] is a new and user-friendly instrument to code
interaction processes in an economical manner. DCS allows one to observe and
analyze larger samples of groups and communication situations (e.g.,
decision making conferences or other team meetings) in a chronological
act-by-act order. With DCS, two distinct communication levels are coded
simultaneously: the functional and the interpersonal meaning of an act. To
facilitate the coding process, a special coding software has been developed.
DCS was conceptualized and tested at Humboldt University (Schermuly &
Scholl, 2010). At present, we are examining the consequences of different
leadership styles on interaction processes of groups by means of the DCS. In
collaboration with the University of Zurich and the Max-Planck Institute for
Human Development Berlin, our research interests lie in diversity and
stereotype threat in groups as well as in interaction processes in
dictatorship games.
Publications:
- Schermuly, C. C. & Scholl, W. (im Druck). Instrument zur Kodierung von Diskussionen (IKD). Göttingen: Hogrefe.
- Schermuly, C. C., Schröder, T., Nachtwei, J., & Scholl, W. (im Druck). Das Instrument zur Kodierung von Diskussionen (IKD): Ein Verfahren zur zeitökonomischen und validen Kodierung von Interaktionen in Organisationen. Zeitschrift für Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie.
- Meyer, B., & Schermuly, C. C. (2010). Effects of faultline strength, task motivation, and diversity beliefs on group complex problem solving. Submitted to the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.