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Peer reviewedFuehrer, Ann; Keys, Christopher – Small Group Behavior, 1988
Examined applicability of Bednar, Melnick, and Kaul's model of early group development to college student self-help groups using undergraduates (N=101) who met in high-structure or low-structure groups. Found amount of group structure was positively related to ownership of group functioning; importance of performing group behaviors was positively…
Descriptors: College Students, Group Behavior, Group Counseling, Group Dynamics
Peer reviewedGoetzel, Ronnie Z.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1983
Used a general systems model to evaluate a self-help support group for medical students (N=26). Results showed most medical students sought out support groups to fulfill social affiliation needs and gain better self-understanding. Members shared many leadership functions and generally found the groups meaningful. (JAC)
Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Evaluation Methods, Group Experience, Higher Education
