The study investigated the relationship between group process training and group effectiveness. Statistical tests of the data revealed (1) significantly greater distribution of participation, (2) a significantly smaller percentage of self oriented contributions and a higher proportion of group oriented contributions and (3) significantly higher…

A class originally is a group of individuals. With a skilled teacher-leader, the non-voluntary nature of membership in the group can be overcome, equality of members achieved, and common goals determined. Techniques important to successful group formation include tone setting, structuring, blocking, linking, supporting, reflecting, and…

The group dynamics techniques and concepts described in this article can easily be used in a wide variety of subject matter areas and with a variety of age levels. The techniques are defined, and several are illustrated in a sample lesson plan. (Author)

Here is a very personal account of how some women are dealing with change in their lives. While it serves as an introduction to the value of group process for women, it is also notable as an example of the impact of feminism on educated women. (Author)

Positive feedback was found to be more desirable and tended to be more believable than negative feedback. A third group, which received a mixture of positive and negative feedback, rated the T group lowest as a learning experience. No significant differences in cohesion resulted from the different feedback conditions. (Author)

The results of this study on evaluation of coed residence halls, indicate that a coed hall can lead to an entirely different environment, one that is a contributing factor in positive student development. This paper was presented at the APGA Convention, Chicago, Illinois, 1972. (JC)

The purpose of the present study was to determine if there were initial differences on selected scales of the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) between students who chose to live in coed residence halls and those who chose to live in traditional single-sex residence halls, and also if residing in coed living units affected the further…

This article sets forth a group process approach useful for practicing administrators charged with a program development task. Meeting formats are suggested for involving critical reference groups in successive phases of program Development. (Author)

As a result of experienced group leaders' responses to and observations of interaction scenarios, three distinct and highly interpretable groups in terms of practices, purposes, and processes are discussed. (BY)

This research constitutes a preliminary attempt to study the procedural variable of differential spacing of desensitization sessions. (Author)