The results indicate that, regardless of race, students tended to feel most comfortable in an integrated situation, less comfortable when they were in the majority, and least comfortable when they were in the minority. (Author/AM)

Examines the influence of the size and sex composition of groups on their spatial arrangements. Additional concerns involve the examination of the relationships between group size and satisfaction, and the possible identification of predictors of satisfaction in groups. (Author)

Presents a model of interaction and considers the implications of part of that model for intervention processes in T-group training. (Author)

Examines the relationship between patterns of communication (in groups) and group outcomes. Specifically, it attempts to reveal contrasts in the structure of communication between groups whose consensual outcomes are dissimilar. (Author/HMV)

This study selects for study the following propositions: 1) similarity among members increased the degree of cohesiveness within the party, 2) group devotion heightened interest in accomplishing group goals and 3) the threat of an external enemy led to interdependence among members and affected both activities and leadership styles. (Author/AM)

This book review describes a comprehensive resource book on a variety of approaches to groupwork in the secondary school. (GO)

Gives a brief background of the group, reviews some recent events which suggest a revival in several areas of concern to the group, examines some sociological reasons for this revival, suggests the importance of this revival and suggests that the total Jewish community can gain from the revival. (Author/AM)

This study examines a group's response to deviance and the connection between the group members' covert evaluations of the behavior and the overt sanctions imposed upon the deviant. (Author/YRJ)

Examines the 1972 revisions in the internal organizational policies of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Contends that investigation in a field setting demonstrates the continuation of a basic flaw in the scouting leadership system. (MH)

Outlines research using a behavioral measure of self-disclosure in a natural small group setting and compares the results with those obtained in a laboratory dyadic exchange. (MH)

Investigates interaction effects of the variables of leadership style and groupings of people on productivity and member satisfaction. (MH)

Approximately 120 children were divided by sex and randomly assigned to one of four groups which varied from one another only in size. Group size was found to affect significantly the children's performance, with one to one instruction resulting in the greatest gains. (Author)

The group dynamics of a peer tutoring program using three (instead of the traditional two) students helps learning-impaired students in both academic achievement and social development. Two students are learners, while the third serves as teacher. (CB)

Presents a study designed to contrast the effects of task-based and interpersonal cohesiveness on group performance of students. Concludes that high task cohesion helped group performance, while interpersonal attraction had no apparent effect. Finding that increased interpersonal cohesion improved task commitment, the authors suggest that…