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Download full textRoberts, Linda J. – 1985
Since objective data on the effectiveness of self-help groups are not available, participants' views of a program's value are instructive. A study was undertaken to contrast participants' (N=232) evaluations of their self-help meetings with independent observers' (N=11) evaluations and to describe the components of their respective views in terms…
Descriptors: Adults, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Group Dynamics
Peer reviewedGoetzel, Ronnie Z.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1983
Used a general systems model to evaluate a self-help support group for medical students (N=26). Results showed most medical students sought out support groups to fulfill social affiliation needs and gain better self-understanding. Members shared many leadership functions and generally found the groups meaningful. (JAC)
Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Evaluation Methods, Group Experience, Higher Education
Committee on Evaluation of the City-Schools Project, Denver, CO. – 1957
THIS REPORT IS AN EVALUATION OF A SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PROJECT ESTABLISHED IN 1953 (1) TO GUIDE THE SPANISH-NAMED POPULATION IN DENVER IN DEVELOPING SELF-HELP AND COMMUNAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO SERVE AS A CONSULTANT TO CITY AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN PROMOTING INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION. DATA WERE GATHERED BY OPINIONNAIRES,…
Descriptors: Attendance, Community Organizations, Consultants, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedFox, Alan; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1996
A model of evaluation is presented that allows direct service agencies in mental health and substance abuse areas to evaluate their programs cost effectively and appropriately. The approach emphasizes research partnerships as potentially valuable ways for self-help group members to explore their own practices through communication and critical…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Concept Formation, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, DC. – 1969
This report on training under Title 1 of the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 reviews accomplishments and problems of Fiscal Year 1967-68, traces program changes since the inception of the Act, discusses the potential impact of the amendments of October, 1968, and recommends additional resources, stronger coordination of programs and…
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Correctional Education, Evaluation Methods, Federal Programs
Zbinden, William R.; Martwick, Richard J. – 1979
The project grant objectives for fiscal year 1978 for the Chicago Regional Project serving handicapped children are analyzed in relation to seven student related objectives and one facility staff related objective. Statistical data for objectives in the following areas are included: self help skills, motor development, communication skills,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Adjustment (to Environment), Communication Skills
