The development of cohesion and attraction-to-group and the role these variables play warrants serious consideration. A first step toward more adequate conceptualization is separation of the concepts, with the former viewed as a group phenomenon and the latter as the individual's identification with the group. (Author)

Investigated the relationship of interpersonal attraction and attraction to groups. Students (N=56) participating in growth groups completed the Group Attitude Scale and individual rating scales early, midway, and late in the group. Data indicated an increasing relationship between interpersonal and group attraction throughout the life of the…

Investigates the extent to which psychological type is related to attraction to group during the growth group's development, and the pattern of attraction. Found personality factors influenced group process, but a general lack of relationship existed between psychological type and attraction to group. (Author/JAC)