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)

Participant perceptions following structured and nonstructured human relations training were investigated. The design included three structured and three nonstructured groups and three leader teams with each team conducting one group under each of the two formats. The evidence suggests that greater leader experience is associated with more…

This paper presents a discussion of encounter groups, their place in psychology today, their limitations and values. The purpose of encounter groups is always one of facilitating the growth of the person, and of teaching individuals how to communicate more effectively with each other. Encounter groups are particularly appropriate for the person…

The nature and development of interpersonal perceptions in a T group were studied. Results indicate that group members' perceptions are relatively complex and change markedly over sessions in ways consistent with current theories of group development. The analysis permits a first look at a T group free from biases. (Author)

Participants in experiential groups initially use constructs which are different for referring to other members of the T groups than those they use with people making up their "real life groups." Experiential groups are seen by the participants as a "privileged social space" which permits different ways of relating. (Author)

This study investigated and compared the effectiveness of T groups and the Human Development Institute (HDI) in changing interpersonal perception styles and communication skills. In 20 hours of instruction over a ten week period, the two training conditions were systematically varied with groups of elementary school teachers differing on the…

This study tested propostions from two theories of the personal change process in sensitivity training, and investigated whether mutually perceived support relationships (MPSR) and confrontation between members of MPSRs are both necessary for personal change. The Person Description Instrument, the Support Ranking Questionnaire, the Tension Ranking…