This report presents results of an interview study made by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), a program of The National Council on the Aging, Inc. (NCOA). Thirty Centers were selected for on-site study. The criterion was a program directed to older adults, meeting at least once weekly on a regularly scheduled basis and providing some…

Explores characteristics of group dynamics which teachers should be aware of in planning group activities for social studies classes. Provides guidelines by which teachers can plan group activities which help students attain cognitive, affective, and process-skill goals for the social studies. (Author/AV)

Assesses the utility of a control-based analysis of crowding by examining the relationship between prolonged exposure to architecturally mediated social density and motivational deficits characteristic of learned helplessness. Subjects were 120 freshmen residents of long- and short-corridor dormitories. (MP)

This paper describes and evaluates the marriage encounter movement from theoretical and clinical perspectives. While aknowledging that the marriage encounter responds to a need among many couples for greater marital closeness, the authors raise concerns about potentially destructive and illusory effects of the marriage encounter experience.…

Impact of a consciousness-raising module offered in 50-minute class periods over 20 consecutive school days to junior and senior high school women was evaluated. Women who participated became more liberal in their beliefs about women's rights and roles and also showed increases along several dimensions of self-actualization. (Author)

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)

Described a structured group experience designed to improve communication and to encourage support among a population of elderly persons residing in a retirement community. Group activities and suggestions for counselors are provided. (Author)

The authors describe the use of group learning in an introductory computer class for business administration students at Boise State University. They discuss how to design a class around the group learning experience, the Team Learning/Information Testing teaching methodology, and pitfalls and opportunities related to this method. (CH)

A social interaction intervention program implemented with three groups of preschool hearing-impaired children increased positive interaction, sharing, and conversation. Generalization of skills was observed when toys incorporated into intervention activities were presented during free-play probes. The importance of incorporating generalization…

Reports clinical observations based on time-limited groups and presents relevant data on clinical tools that accelerate development in groups. (Author/BL)

Describes the Lindisfarne Association, a community of contemplatives embodying the insights of William Irwin Thompson into post-industrial society. Examines the origins of the Association, Thompson's views on the transition from industrial civilization to planetary culture, and the distinctive features of the Association. (AYC)

Presents practical and ethical considerations for providing an educational growth group experience for introductory psychology students. (Author)

Participants (N=54) of seven eight-week educational/support groups for relatives of patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias evaluated the helpfulness of their group experience. The supportive aspects of the group and the information provided about medical and behavioral management of the patient were most highly rated. (Author/NRB)

Presents a cognitive-behavioral approach to group treatment of adolescents. Discusses diagnosis, treatment stages, characteristics of a cognitive-behavioral group, and the role of the therapist. Describes four advantages to this type of group therapy. (JAC)

Examined the backgrounds, personalities, and experiences of 110 young men in Yeshivot, orthodox religious seminaries in Israel. Describes the reactions of their parents and contrasts the Yeshivot with cults. Suggests that alienated youths are especially vulnerable to recruitment. (JAC)