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Download full textChambers, W. M. – 1969
The open time-extended group, run by multiple counselors, adds a facilitating dimension to the counseling function--a dimension that exemplifies the concepts of self-growth and self-actualization by first providing the atmosphere for the client and then by allowing him to progress at his own rate and to a depth which he determines. An open group…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Group Counseling, Group Dynamics, Group Guidance
Peer reviewedDay, Bryon; Matthes, William – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1995
Describes personal growth group processes from a Jungian perspective. Assumes a conceptual framework for personal growth groups that uses constructs from Jung's theory of the individuation process in the first half of life (approximately before age 40). A 3-stage theory, with 18 testable hypotheses is proposed. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Developmental Stages, Group Counseling, Group Dynamics
Peer reviewedJimmerson, Ronald M. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1984
Data from 12 rural community problem-solving groups working with extension agents were studied to explore the relationship between group and individual growth and (1) agent self-actualization and (2) certain group trait variables. Individual and group growth was found to be highly related to small group size, high ratings of problem importance,…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Development, Extension Agents, Group Dynamics
Samuels, Charelle; And Others – 1976
After a brief historical look at personal growth groups, this paper traces the steps involved in the development and evaluation of simulation materials which were designed to aid the group leader's understanding of his affect in the member/leader relationship. It examines the concept of this specific relationship in personal growth groups. Groups…
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Group Structure, Helping Relationship, Individual Development
Peer reviewedKindermann, Thomas – New Directions for Child Development, 1998
Presents a network-assessment technique and examples showing how group experiences affect children's behavior. Compares classical sociometry and the use of composite social maps. Discusses quantifying peer-network information, using peer-network profiles as context descriptors, and identifying change in children and networks. Shows that peer-group…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Group Dynamics, Group Structure
McAvoy, Leo H.; Mitten, Denise S.; Stringer, L. Allison; Steckart, James P.; Sproles, Kraig – 1996
This paper reviews the research literature published between 1992 and 1995 on group development and group dynamics in outdoor education and closely allied disciplines. The research is categorized in six general dimensions: (1) how the personal characteristics, skills, and experience that individuals bring to the group influences group dynamics and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Corporate Education, Educational Research, Experiential Learning
