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Anderson, Joseph D. – Small Group Behavior, 1985
Eight "myths" about small group processes and outcomes are presented and matched against research and practice. Conclusions are drawn concerning benefits of group experience, group composition, leader impact, role of structural exercises, function of the "here-and-now," self-disclosure and feedback, understanding group processes, and the long-term…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Group Behavior, Group Counseling, Group Dynamics
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Franko, Debra L. – Small Group Behavior, 1987
Implemented weekly self-help group for female anorexics and bulimics. Eighteen women who had consistently attended sessions evaluated group six months after it had begun. Found that self-help group benefited most members. Discusses findings in relation to curative factors of such groups. Offers suggestions for professionals interested in…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Females, Foreign Countries
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Cetingok, Muammer; Hirayama, Hisashi – Small Group Behavior, 1983
Evaluated the effectiveness of a health education group for older adults (N=20) conducted by social work students. Results showed insignificant findings: neither level of essential knowledge or mental health status improved. However, subjects already had high levels of health knowledge. (JAC)
Descriptors: College Students, Educational Gerontology, Evaluation Methods, Geriatrics