The University of Nebraska's Home Management Group Project involves groups of four to six students in the accomplishment of a self-determined goal on a topic in home management. The activity provides an opportunity for practical application of theory as well as for practice in group relations. (SK)

Group communication and interactive techniques are an important means for accomplishing office tasks. Teachers should plan learning activities which require and simulate planning and interaction in small groups to develop these communication skills. (SK)

Demonstrates that our understanding of family conflict can be enriched by applying aspects of general sociological theories of intergroup conflict to the analysis of family dynamics. Specifically focuses on frequency, intensity, violence, and outcome of family conflict. (Author/GC)

The relationship between perceived satisfaction with leadership in selected organizational processes and managerial philosophies of subordinates and superordinates was investigated using the Managerial Philosophies Scale and the Diagnostic Survey for Leadership Improvement (which were administered to 66 department heads and 186 members of one…

Examined the relationship between willingness to self-disclose in a group and trust. Participants with high trust levels were more willing to self-disclose than participants with low trust levels. (Author)

Discusses the Gestalt therapy group process and its roots in theory and therapeutic orientation. Indicates that the process itself, particularly the role of the therapist, is a key factor in the intensity and power of the group experience for the participants. (Author)

Examines the effects of goal structures in relation to the task performance of 141 third-grade children randomly assigned to 47 same-sex triads. (Author/CM)

Maintains that coalitions form as a function of the popularity of an individual and the reciprocation between individuals. An algorithm is introduced, incorporating both popularity and reciprocation components, to generate units of analysis for coalition identification. The algorithm reflects aspects of the whole group and intensity of dyads.…

Describes a study designed to determine the effects of group cohesiveness on group performance in a management game and, to examine the effects voluntary v assigned group membership has on the cohesiveness of the group. (Author/LLS)

An inservice summer program provides renewed self-confidence and teaching perspectives by having teachers participate as learners in outdoor experiences. (CMJ)

Four-man groups participated in a model-building task as a group. Medium Machs were rated as leaders significantly more than High or Low Machs. Low Structure increased emergent leadership across Machiavellianism level, while High Structure increased group members' satisfaction. (Author)

Minority men and women are often reluctant to address the issue of sex bias, perceiving that this will cause intragroup conflict. However, sex stereotypes themselves have negative effects on individuals' personal lives. Understanding and rejecting these stereotypes will enable minority men and women to work together on other priority issues.…

Describes a simulation exercise designed to illustrate the effects of incentives on individual and group behavior. Examination of game-generated data suggests that the schemes affect both individual and group behavior. (Author/CMV)

Presents a model of the development of desociocentering, decentering relative to the social group, which is based on Piagetian research and theory and Wernerian concepts. (Author/SS)

A review of the literature on feedback delivered in small groups reveals there are many gaps in knowledge of the most effective ways for individuals to give and receive information about themselves and each other. The present study was designed to examine further this phenomenon. (Author)