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Peer reviewedRugel, Robert P. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1991
Describes phases in the life of a Tavistock group composed of college students using concepts from Von Bertalanffy's general systems theory, MacKenzie's role theory, and Kantor's family theory. Discusses early, middle, and late phases of typical 16-session group as it moves from a closed to an open system. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: College Students, Group Experience, Group Therapy, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRugel, Robert P.; Meyer, Darrell J. – Small Group Behavior, 1984
Presents a factor analysis for subjects (N=52) participating in a Tavistock Group. Indicates the importance of the emergence of workable structures for leaders and members and the expression of affection and commentary on group processes. Output, input, self-understanding, and catharsis were the most valued factors. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: College Students, Evaluation Methods, Factor Analysis, Group Dynamics
Peer reviewedRugel, Robert P. – Small Group Behavior, 1987
Examined acceptance and congruence in four Tavistock groups consisting of college student volunteers (N=30) using scales measuring curative factors, group process, and congruence. Found participants with higher rankings on the group acceptance measures experienced greater degrees of congruence following the group experience. Discusses implications…
Descriptors: College Students, Congruence (Psychology), Group Behavior, Group Experience
