Graph Enhanced Reinforcement Learning for Effective Group Formation in Collaborative Problem Solving

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Main Authors: Fang, Zheng, Ke, Fucai, Han, Jae Young, Feng, Zhijie, Cai, Toby
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Published: 2024
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author Fang, Zheng
Ke, Fucai
Han, Jae Young
Feng, Zhijie
Cai, Toby
author_facet Fang, Zheng
Ke, Fucai
Han, Jae Young
Feng, Zhijie
Cai, Toby
contents This study addresses the challenge of forming effective groups in collaborative problem-solving environments. Recognizing the complexity of human interactions and the necessity for efficient collaboration, we propose a novel approach leveraging graph theory and reinforcement learning. Our methodology involves constructing a graph from a dataset where nodes represent participants, and edges signify the interactions between them. We conceptualize each participant as an agent within a reinforcement learning framework, aiming to learn an optimal graph structure that reflects effective group dynamics. Clustering techniques are employed to delineate clear group structures based on the learned graph. Our approach provides theoretical solutions based on evaluation metrics and graph measurements, offering insights into potential improvements in group effectiveness and reductions in conflict incidences. This research contributes to the fields of collaborative work and educational psychology by presenting a data-driven, analytical approach to group formation. It has practical implications for organizational team building, classroom settings, and any collaborative scenario where group dynamics are crucial. The study opens new avenues for exploring the application of graph theory and reinforcement learning in social and behavioral sciences, highlighting the potential for empirical validation in future work.
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spellingShingle Graph Enhanced Reinforcement Learning for Effective Group Formation in Collaborative Problem Solving
Fang, Zheng
Ke, Fucai
Han, Jae Young
Feng, Zhijie
Cai, Toby
Computers and Society
Human-Computer Interaction
Machine Learning
Social and Information Networks
This study addresses the challenge of forming effective groups in collaborative problem-solving environments. Recognizing the complexity of human interactions and the necessity for efficient collaboration, we propose a novel approach leveraging graph theory and reinforcement learning. Our methodology involves constructing a graph from a dataset where nodes represent participants, and edges signify the interactions between them. We conceptualize each participant as an agent within a reinforcement learning framework, aiming to learn an optimal graph structure that reflects effective group dynamics. Clustering techniques are employed to delineate clear group structures based on the learned graph. Our approach provides theoretical solutions based on evaluation metrics and graph measurements, offering insights into potential improvements in group effectiveness and reductions in conflict incidences. This research contributes to the fields of collaborative work and educational psychology by presenting a data-driven, analytical approach to group formation. It has practical implications for organizational team building, classroom settings, and any collaborative scenario where group dynamics are crucial. The study opens new avenues for exploring the application of graph theory and reinforcement learning in social and behavioral sciences, highlighting the potential for empirical validation in future work.
title Graph Enhanced Reinforcement Learning for Effective Group Formation in Collaborative Problem Solving
topic Computers and Society
Human-Computer Interaction
Machine Learning
Social and Information Networks
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.10006