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Reddy, W. Brendan; Beers, Thomas – Small Group Behavior, 1977
Explores the dimensions of self-concept in response to sensitivity training, i.e., that psychologically healthy participants would make greater gains in self-actualization than would those participants who viewed themselves as less healthy. Results support the hypothesis. (Author/HMV)
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Research Projects, Self Actualization
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Weinstein, Malcolm S.; Hanson, Robert – Small Group Behavior, 1975
This study is an initial report in a research program to examine the nature and influence of one set of structural variables--participation patterns--on patterns of interaction in sensitivity training groups. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Experience, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis
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Lundgren, David C. – Small Group Behavior, 1977
The current study analyses developmental trends in sensitivity training groups by exploring the sequence of interpersonal issues or problem areas which emerge at different periods in the life span of such groups. (Author)
Descriptors: Group Discussion, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Competence
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Epps, Jerry D.; Sikes, Walter W. – Group and Organization Studies, 1977
The study discussed here attempts to shed further light on the influences that differences in characteristics of personal-growth group participants have on the quality of their experiences. (Author)
Descriptors: Group Experience, Group Membership, Group Therapy, Individual Development
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Carlock, Charlene J.; Martin, Patricia Yancey – Social Work, 1977
An increase in the formation of growth-oriented groups has accompanied a rising interest in self-knowledge and consciousness-raising. The study described in this article suggests that the behaviors, perceptions, and emotional experiences of group members may vary with the sexual makeup of the group itself. (Author)
Descriptors: Group Counseling, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship
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O'Day, Rory – Small Group Behavior, 1976
This report focuses on differences in training style among four trainers as measured by the Training Style Scoring System. The study concludes that supportive and trusting interrelations between members develop when the leader permits open expression of hostility toward his/herself. The difficulty of allowing this is noted. (NG)
Descriptors: Classification, Group Experience, Individual Differences, Interaction Process Analysis
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Goodstein, Leonard D.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1976
In order to compare the evaluations of self-disclosure from three points of view--the sender, the receiver, and a neutral observer--self-rankings and group-rankings of self-disclosure were collected from 11 members of a weekend encounter group. Results indicate that content analyses yield quite different results from global analyses. (Author)
Descriptors: Interaction Process Analysis, Observation, Perception, Personality Assessment
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Walker, David N. – Small Group Behavior, 1975
The nonverbal touching behavior of strangers in a dyadic interaction was studied to assess the current controversy between encounter group trainers and their critics concerning the use of nonverbal touching exercises to foster interpersonal openness. (Author)
Descriptors: Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship, Nonverbal Communication, Physical Activities
Schwartz, Lester J.; And Others – 1973
This study attempted to examine whether growth groups are an effective training technique in counselor education. Two experimental groups which differed in group size and the amount of time devoted to the group experience were compared to a control group. Improved congruence between real and ideal self was found in the students who participated in…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Counselor Training, Higher Education, Interaction Process Analysis
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Smith, Peter B. – Small Group Behavior, 1976
This research is based on the premise that sensitivity training effects are explicable in terms of processes of social influence. Subjects were participants in a residential 5-day training laboratory. Results indicated that no single strong source of influence could be discerned. Implications are discussed. (NG)
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Identification (Psychology), Interaction Process Analysis, Research Projects
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Klemke, Lloyd W. – Small Group Behavior, 1977
This paper focuses on how the sociological perspective can make significant contributions in providing a meaningful conceptual framework for analyzing self concept changes. Insight in explaining why only certain kinds of limited changes typically occur among sensitivity group participants is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Group Discussion, Group Experience, Interaction Process Analysis
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Melnick, Joseph; Wicher, Donna – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1977
Encounter group participants were divided into four categories: high social anxiety/high risk taking propensity, high anxiety/low risk, low anxiety/high risk, and low anxiety/low risk. Two participants from each category were placed in each group. Results indicated high risk takers were seen as more verbally active, self-disclosing, and risk…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Group Dynamics, Group Experience, Interaction Process Analysis
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Kegan, Daniel L. – Small Group Behavior, 1976
Describes a research project examining non-professional knowledge of and attitudes to sensitivity training groups. A questionnaire was distributed to college students, police officers and members of a group dynamics class. Results indicate that all three groups had fairly positive attitudes towards sensitivity training. (NG)
Descriptors: College Students, Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Interaction Process Analysis
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Lundgren, David C.; Knight, David J. – Small Group Behavior, 1977
Examines the role of interpersonal needs for control and affection in influencing members' attitudinal reactions to the trainer and the group. Results indicate no support for the two-stage, authority-intimacy sequence suggested by much of the research on group development. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Helping Relationship
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Ross, Laura H.; Allen, Robert M. – Small Group Behavior, 1975
This report deals with the measurement of personality changes employing two modes of statistical treatment of data derived from two modes of group confrontation procedures. One group met for 12 weekly three-hour sessions. The other group met in an intensive group confrontation procedure for a continuous 38-hour session. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Group Dynamics, Individual Development
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