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Balgopal, Pallassana R.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1986
Suggests innovative solutions for mutual benefits for self-help groups and the professionals. Through a derivative paradigm the role of the professional helper within self-help groups is presented. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Counselors, Group Activities, Models
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Crossman, Lenard H. – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1980
The peer self-help group approach used by Alcoholics Anonymous can be a model for other types of adult learning. The group's power, solidarity, experience sharing, and values clarification can provide positive social and educational experiences to others such as the chronically unemployed, illiterate adults, and high school dropouts. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Group Discussion, Group Guidance
Perkins, Douglas D. – 1998
An ecological framework for predicting citizen participation in grassroots community organizations and predicting community disorder problems (such as crime and fear) was developed and tested. The framework, which is called an ecological framework for sustainable community learning and development, delineates the relevant economic, political,…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Citizen Participation