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| Journal of Applied Behavioral… | 7 |
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| Friendlander, Frank | 1 |
| Klein, Edward B. | 1 |
| Liebowitz, Bernard | 1 |
| Runkel, Philip J. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedFriendlander, Frank – Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1970
The longitudinal study reported in this article focuses directly upon Gibb's (1964) model. The impact of initial high and low levels of trust upon later group accomplishment is explored in two sets of groups: one set which participated in organizational training laboratories, and one which did not. Results indicate that prelaboratory trust is a…
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Individual Development, Interaction Process Analysis
Peer reviewedlieberman, Morton A.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1972
The major finding of the study is that, although encounter groups have an impact on their participants, what is carried away from the experience depends on particular characteristics of the group in interaction with what participants bring to it. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Group Dynamics, Groups, Individual Development
Peer reviewedKlein, Edward B.; Astrachan, Boris M. – Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1971
This paper focuses on a comparison of two models, with special attention to the ways in which authority and peer relations are viewed. The need for theoretical and technical amalgamation to advance our understanding of group phenomena is stressed. A comment by James Crowfoot, University of Michigan follows. (Author)
Descriptors: Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Groups, Interaction Process Analysis
Peer reviewedRunkel, Philip J.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1971
A study was made of small workgroups, each of which was assigned to complete an empirical investigation. These workgroups were observed by students. The framework for the observations was Tuckman's (1965) proposed model of group development. The goal was to test the fit of Tuckman's model to the actual development of the workgroups observed in the…
Descriptors: Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Structure, Individual Psychology
Peer reviewedFrankiel, Harry H. – Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1971
In the present study, members of two trainer groups did not form relationships which were both mutually therapeutic and confronting so frequently as did members of one trainer groups. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedLiebowitz, Bernard – Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1972
Systematic methods are needed for studying group development over time. The method described here permits interpretive description of a group session, useful both for feedback to the group and for further study of group processes. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Structure
Peer reviewedWalton, Richard E. – Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1970
Six participants each from Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya participated in a workshop to search for solutions to the border disputes between Somalia and her two neighbors. This pilot venture, a mixture of successes and failures, can provide the basis for improvement and extension of the concept. Followed by critical comments by John E. Harr, Otto…
Descriptors: African Culture, Behavioral Science Research, Conflict Resolution, Foreign Countries
