The organizational history, present functional structure, and accomplishments of the Purdue University Health Council are presented. (MJB)

Argues that the needs of the bereaved are rarely met. Describes communication characteristics of self-help groups and offers evidence for their effectiveness. Suggests directions for future research. (MS)

The assumption that an organization structure takes on the shape of a pyramid was tested using an index of organization shape. (Author/LR)

Shows that use and effects of punishment are significantly altered by average levels of reward power and punishment power in power-dependence relationship. The power-balancing effect of punishment is most likely to occur when an actor lacking reward power has punishment power that is stronger in relation to the other actor's punishment power but…

Group social structure provides a comfortable and predictable context for interaction in learning environments. Students in face-to-face learning environments process social information about others in order to assess traits, predict behaviors, and determine qualifications for assuming particular responsibilities within a group. In online learning…

The results suggested group space boundaries increased with group size (from groups of one to two to four) if group members were strangers, but not if group members were friends. The only nonspatial variable found to correlate with boundary size was personal identity. (Author)

Describes the role that group workers can play in program evaluation. Encourages people who are skilled conducting groups to apply their skills to program evaluation. Discusses the competencies and preparation necessary to function in the combined roles of evaluator and group worker. (Author/ABB)

Ethnographic methods were used to examine functions of a clique and informal leaders in a work group at a sheltered workshop for mentally retarded adults. Two leaders, an instrumental leader and a socioemotional leader, served to maintain group cohesion and allow members to act outside of direct staff influence. (Author/DB)

Contrasts open and closed therapeutic groups in the context of group development research, and reanalyzes data applying the Hill Interaction Matrix. Results supported the existence of a discernable process of development in the closed groups, while open groups with residual members showed counterproductive activity. (LLL)

Describes a series of strategies that enabled a nationwide government program, the Teacher Corps, to survive, despite formidable external and internal constraints, and suggests some general patterns that may apply to other cases. Comments by Richard A. Graham and Roland L. Warren. (Author)

A study of the consequences of variation in the sex ratio of high-school populations in relation to educational aspirations is discussed. (DB)

The variables of abstraction and facetiousness possess stimulus properties which allow accurate prediction of their respective effects on small group communication processes. Relationships between specific levels of abstraction and facetiousness and feedback in problem-solving discussions are determinant interactions. Design and methodology of…

Explores the uses of informal groups in cross-cultural counseling including the use of indigenous support systems and informal groups. Concludes that counselors will gain enhanced sensitivity in the process of observing and interacting with clients from a different culture. (Author/MCF)

Examined the perception of basic primary group criteria in closest friendship groups when friends were of the same, opposite, or both sexes. (Author/DB)

Results of this study demonstrate the importance of the level of psychological risk and the quality of the interpersonal orientation of structured group exercises. (Author)