This article reviews the outcomes of five purposely selected group career construction research projects conducted in a developing country context. Thematic data analysis was done on the results of these projects to identify qualitatively the strengths and areas for development (weaknesses) of the approach followed in these projects. The findings…

Objective: Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) is a sexual violence prevention approach backed by rigorous empirical research, yet its availability on college campuses is limited. This manuscript evaluates the feasibility and efficacy of an ESD program embedded within a university counseling center. Methods: Participants completed an 8-session ESD…

This program evaluation was conducted by interviewing 40 low-income participants in a relationship education (RE) program for stepfamilies to determine specific benefits of a group-formatted intervention. The benefits that were most often identified were learning from others and having personal stepfamily challenges normalized. Participants also…

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of a didactic stress management program, group counselling, and a control group on school counsellors' stress coping strategies. Thirty-four school counsellors were randomly assigned to either a didactic stress management group, group counselling, or a control group. The didactic stress management…

Describes the development and assessment of an audiotaped women's consciousness-raising program. Results point toward the effectiveness of this audiotaped program and the importance of including communication skills training in consciousness-raising programs. (Author)

Implemented weekly self-help group for female anorexics and bulimics. Eighteen women who had consistently attended sessions evaluated group six months after it had begun. Found that self-help group benefited most members. Discusses findings in relation to curative factors of such groups. Offers suggestions for professionals interested in…

Describes a group for couples deciding whether or not to have children. Couples (N=4) participated in various group exercises and activities. Results indicated the group experience was positive for most members: they gained an understanding of their own needs and attitudes, of their spouses' positions, and of issues involved. (Author)

This study investigated the usefulness of pre-recorded counseling intervention with students in order to answer such questions as: How is the technique best implemented? With whom? Under what conditions? What outcomes might be expected? It was concluded that the merit of the Encountertape program has yet to be proved. (Author)

Low-achieving freshmen students (N=96) were required to participate in an eight-week counseling/study skills program. Analysis of variance compared experimental and control groups on quarterly and cumulative grade point averages (GPA) and credit completion ratios (CCR). The intervention did not influence GPAs or persistence in college, but did…

This evaluation profiles the population and studies the recidivism rate for Florida's three community-based, residential group treatment (GT) programs for juvenile delinquents not requiring the more intensive security and isolation of the state's training schools. Other ERIC documents describe the smaller (serving 7-25 youths) positive peer…

Evaluated the effectiveness of a health education group for older adults (N=20) conducted by social work students. Results showed insignificant findings: neither level of essential knowledge or mental health status improved. However, subjects already had high levels of health knowledge. (JAC)

One of the techniques frequently recommended for bereaved children is participation in grief support groups through schools or community agencies. The Bereavement Directors of two hospices in northern Colorado were interested in learning more of the effectiveness of the children's' grief groups which they were conducting. The final design of the…

Describes the impact of an experimental parent-group program for parents of psychiatrically hospitalized children on parents' self-esteem, attitudes toward their children, and knowledge regarding childrearing techniques. Found parents rated supportive group functions as having greater personal relevance and therapeutic impact than educative ones.…

This study assessed the effectiveness of a 6-week school-based intervention program for children of divorce. Children's school behavior problems, attitudes and beliefs about divorce, self-concept, academic performance, and measures of group support were evaluated. Participants consisted of 127 fourth and fifth graders randomly assigned to…

In the 1989-90 school year, POINT (Parents and Organizations in North Toronto) and Social Work Services, Toronto (Ontario) Board of Education, conducted six peer-support groups for those elementary school children (grades 5-8) in North Toronto whose parents were divorced or separated. Topics covered in 10 weekly 1-hour sessions included parental…