Social loafing occurs when individuals exert less effort in a group setting from "summary" of The Handbook of Social Psychology by Daniel Todd Gilbert,Susan T. Fiske,Gardner Lindzey
Social loafing is a phenomenon that occurs when individuals find themselves in a group setting and, as a result, exert less effort than they would if they were working alone. This tendency for group members to reduce their level of effort when working together has been well-documented in various studies and real-world situations.
The concept of social loafing can be explained by the diffusion of responsibility that often takes place in group settings. When individuals are part of a group, they may feel less accountable for the outcome of the task at hand, leading them to contribute less effort than they would if they were solely responsible. This diffusion of responsibility can result in a decrease in motivation and performance a...
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