Examines interpersonal feedback, a process that influences the development of therapeutic factors. Theorizes that, through the use of feedback interventions, group leaders can facilitate positive growth among group members. Presents a number of interventions that leaders may use to facilitate giving, receiving, and using feedback messages in a…

Analyzed data for 48 adults participating in personal growth groups. Members composed, rated, and delivered positive and corrective feedback. Findings indicated that group members were more reluctant to give corrective feedback than positive feedback. Group members feared that corrective feedback would be regarded as harmful by recipient and by…

Beginning group leaders are frequently called on to process significant events in a group, although little information exists in the literature that directly discusses how to perform this important group function. Offers a conceptual map for leaders to follow in processing group events. Provides examples of specific interventions that can be used…

Explored possible differences in group leader (N=32) and member (N=32) reactions to three interventions that seem likely to elicit strong reactions from both leaders and members. Results supported the belief that group leaders and members often enter a group with differing expectations and perceptions. (LLL)

Poses several questions concerning self-disclosure in group counseling and draws on research findings and clinical experience to provide tentative answers and guidelines for group leaders. (Author)

Research findings suggest that behavioral feedback is rated by group members as more effective than interpretive or mixed feedback. (Author)

Positive feedback was more desirable and impactful than negative feedback. There was no difference in credibility ratings. The only significant difference found in relation to the self-concept variable was a more favorable desirability rating for negative feedback by high-level self-concept subjects. (Author)

Presents interview conducted with Rex Stockton, former president of the Association for Specialists in Group Work (1982-83). In the interview, Stockton discusses his involvement in group counseling, research interests and contributions, training of group leaders, and the future of group work. (Author/NB)

Rex Stockton reflects on group work as it was during his early career in the 1960s and 1970s and as it is today. He comments on his service to the group work field, his research on feedback exchange and leader training, and future trends and directions in group work. Additionally, he discusses some of his interests and contributions outside of the…