Investigated the effects of nonverbal warm-up exercises on group effectiveness as compared to a group using verbal warm-up exercises. Results support the hypothesis that nonverbal warm-up exercises add to the effectiveness of the group counseling process. (RC)

The effects of two types of group intervention, Gestalt and sensitivity training, on time orientation or time competence and psychological effectiveness were investigated with 45 college students as subjects. Results indicate that students participating in the groups did not show significant gains in psychological effectiveness as measured by the…

The purpose of this study was to report long-range effects of group counseling and the college growth experience of students who were identified as underachievers and were enrolled as freshmen during the fall of 1969. Five variables were selected for this study as having possible influence on self-concept: (1) group, (2) education, (3) status, (4)…

It was noted that many students seeking assistance from university counselors have negative self-concepts. A study was undertaken at the University of Tasmania of members of a self-enhancement group. A comparison of pre- and posttest scores on the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale indicates that significant improvement was made. (Author/JMD)

Investigates the amount of structure furnished by the leader in the group experience over a nine-week period and its effects on measures of self-concept and self-actualization. (Author)

Three variant group counseling approaches for 128 low-performing seventh and eighth grade students were compared on self-concept, locus of control, school grades, attitude, and behavior. Data analysis showed the marathon approach to group counseling to be more effective than traditional approaches. (Author/TE)