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Peer reviewedBorgers, Sherry B. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1980
Examines effects of making contracts in group on discrepancy between real and ideal self-concepts. Group A made contracts; Group B did not. Group A showed significantly greater change toward more congruence in perception of self and ideal self than Group B. (Author)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Contracts, Group Experience, Groups
Peer reviewedZimpfer, David G. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1981
Reviews 28 controlled studies of growth group outcomes to evaluate their effectiveness. Assessed outcomes in terms of self-actualization, interpersonal orientation, attitudes, personality, and behavior. Given the low frequency of enduring changes, there seems to be only scant evidence to suggest lasting positive effects due to growth groups.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Counseling Effectiveness, Evaluation Criteria
