In the group development model formulated by Garland and colleagues, the stage at which group members are most likely to be ambivalent about joining the group is:

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Preaffiliation, also known as the "forming" stage in some models, is the initial phase where potential members evaluate their interest and commitment to the group, often experiencing ambivalence about joining.

In the Group Development Model Formulated by Garland and Colleagues