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Peer reviewedSmith, Darrell; Miller, Roger – Small Group Behavior, 1979
Confirms that leadership variables are the most potent determinants of group effectiveness. Anglo female leaders are most effective although sex is not the basic determinant. Language is an influential variable. Group effectiveness is not dependent on cultural matching of members and leaders. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Counselor Role, Individual Development, Interaction Process Analysis
Peer reviewedSilbergeld, Sam; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1979
Examines style and content, therapeutic quality, and changes in interaction patterns of two group therapists serving as leaders in an experiential, interpersonal coping course for junior high school students. The course stresses improvement of students' self-esteem. The results may facilitate development of effective interventions for helping…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Role
Peer reviewedGray, Christopher Berry – Small Group Behavior, 1976
This article attempts to explore the significance of the marriage encounter and to put it into the framework of other more studied types of encounter groups, particularly couples' encounter groups. He compares marriage and couples counseling and differentiates the former by its phiosophical, religious focus. (NG)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Counselor Role, Family Counseling, Group Counseling
