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| Evaluation | 1 |
| Models | 1 |
| Self Help Programs | 1 |
| Social Support Groups | 1 |
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| Galinsky, Maeda J. | 1 |
| Schopler, Janice H. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSchopler, Janice H.; Galinsky, Maeda J. – Health & Social Work, 1993
On basis of literature review, distinguishes support groups from self-help and treatment groups. Proposes open systems model for understanding factors that affect support groups, for guiding interventions, and for evaluating their outcomes. Describes four conceptual dimensions: environmental conditions; participant group characteristics; group…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Models, Self Help Programs, Social Support Groups
