Mood can spread among group members and can influence group processes in controlled group settings.
Emerging or mechanistic evidence
Community Meta-Layer · State System
Last reviewed: August 11, 2026
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Emotional contagion
Transmission of mood within groups and from leaders to group members.
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Leader mood can influence group-member mood, group affective tone, and some group processes in experimental settings.
Emerging or mechanistic evidence
Community Meta-Layer · State System · Output System
Last reviewed: August 11, 2026