The improvement of interpersonal communication is put forth as the primary purpose of student couples' workshops. Five assumptions were made: (1) a love relationship with the opposite sex is desirable, but takes work; (2) a good relationship is based on honest, open communication; (3) intimacy in a relationship is a cyclical thing; (4)…

Sensitivity training, a teaching-learning experience, is a group process consisting of continual interaction experiences which can effect behavior change through self-understanding in participants. Feedback is the most important element in effecting behavior change and can be expressed through two techniques: verbal, used to sensitize the…

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…

Changes in interaction patterns during the life span of 20 two-week T groups were studied in order to identify sequential stages of group development. The findings were compared with a hypothesized five-stage model based on previous theoretical and empirical work on developmental stages in small groups. For availability, see EA 510 146. Single…

This study examined the effects of a weekend marathon on the level of self-actualization of college students and the relationship between ego strength and extent of change in self-actualization. The group experience did increase self-actualization, but participants' initial level of ego strength was unrelated to changes in self-actualization.…

The effect of encounter group treatment on the values and value systems of 24 employment service counselors was studied. Contrary to expectation, personal and conservative values became more important than social and liberal values after treatment. Most value changes during treatment did not persist six months later. (Author)

The present study examined the effects of a weekend marathon group experience on values of self-actualization and on the interpersonal dimnension of personality. Both experimental and control subjects showed significanly positive changes on posttest and follow-up scores. It was premature to believe that the positive effects of a marathon group…

A conceptual framework of helping relationships is presented including the nature of the task, the helper, the receiver of help, the environment and psychological climate of the relationship, and the information feedback durint the relationship. Focus is on the helper, his motivation, self image, and style of communicating with the receiver.…

Discusses the use of laboratory training for organizational development of school faculties and staffs. (JF)

A series of human relations laboratories was held for the administrators, faculty, and staff of the Dallas County Junior College District (Texas). Formed into T groups, the participants concentrated on developing relationships with people in authority and with those regarded as different." (JO)