This study was concerned with determining whether short-term groups oriented toward self-awareness are capable of producing changes in the participants' ability to manage their own feelings of anxiety and to develop more functional self-perceptions in the area of their cognitive processes, emotional reactions, and physical attributes. (Author)

Defines and explains the difference of marathon groups and psychotherapy. (HMV)

Investigates the amount of structure furnished by the leader in the group experience over a nine-week period and its effects on measures of self-concept and self-actualization. (Author)