Used the Interpersonal Check List measures of dominance-submission and love-hate, and related trainers' performance on these measures to trainers' effectiveness and participants' gains. (Author/BP)

Indicates that self-concept is related to self-disclosure in encounter groups, but the nature of the relationship changes over time. Early in group interactions, low self-concept subjects disclosed less; but as they became more comfortable, they increased in self-disclosure until they equaled, or possibly exceeded, initially high self-concept…

Two well-known theories are empirically tested in relation to a self-analytic group; in addition, their generalizability to a similar sort of group, a therapy group, is explored. The theories explored are those of Schutz and Slater. (Author)

Persons changing the most (in a positive direction) as the result of sensitivity training had the following characteristics: responsibility, achievement and original thinking. The following main traits hinder positive behavior change: nurturance, succorance and, to a lesser degree, autonomy and cautiousness. (SE)

This study examines value-attribution found in encounter groups. Group members tend to refer to themselves in neutralizing negative valuations. Group leaders were negative in describing group members. Published group transcripts are more positive than unpublished, private transcripts. (MFD)

Data show three patterns of response to the sensitivity training experience, an enhanced rate of change in some opposite sex relationships, more satisfaction with various types of elders, and dissatisfaction coupled with a possibly declining rate of change among same-sex work equals. (Author)

Tested validity of a model of the experiential learning process, based on personal construct theory using college student subjects (N=22). Unpredicted results seemed to indicate that subjects who felt accepted became more open in their experience and perhaps more propositional in the way in which they construed others. (Author/ABL)

Yalom's Q-sort questionnaire was administered to 13 groups and then item analized. Factor analysis identified seven major "curative" factors. Analysis of variance and correlation techniques showed that part of the variation in curative factor perception is related to characteristics of groups and/or their participants. (SE)

This study further investigates the validity of the McMillan Affective Relationship Scale (MARS) by (1) examining its relationship to other commonly used scales; (2) determining whether it was sensitive to change over time for encounter group participants; and (3) attempting to determine whether pretesting on MARS was a possible source of…

Explores the dimensions of self-concept in response to sensitivity training, i.e., that psychologically healthy participants would make greater gains in self-actualization than would those participants who viewed themselves as less healthy. Results support the hypothesis. (Author/HMV)

Considers conditions in African cultures, particularly Nigeria, and examines the role of human relations training as a force in cultural change and modernization. Describes the training program at the Institute of Training and Organizational Development of the University of Pittsburgh. (JAC)

Examines relative efficacy of dissonance theory and interpersonal attraction theory over random composition in composing groups that will work best in group therapy. Treatment variables were a tape-recorded treatment condition, a placebo condition, and a no-treatment control condition. No clear support for either theory of group support was found.…

Argues that recited stories provide rich information about organizations, groups, cultures, and reciter. Suggests method for analyzing oral histories and reanalyzes organizational stories from "Administrative Science Quarterly" and versions of the Lewin story about origins of T Groups using this new technique. Suggests possible…

Assessed outcome in 10 British and American sensitivity training workshops in terms of reported self-benefit and benefit to one's relations with others not present. Found differing patterns of change between the two outcome variables, suggesting that they embody separate models of workshop learning processes. (Author/NB)

The Personal Growth Encountertapes are a program of interpersonal exercises for groups of eight to 10 persons. Instructions are presented on a set of audio-tape recordings, one for each of the 10 sessions. (Author)