Support Groups as Open Systems: A Model for Practice and Research.

Schopler, Janice H.; Galinsky, Maeda J.

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ERIC Number: EJ480861

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Support Groups as Open Systems: A Model for Practice and Research.

Schopler, Janice H.; Galinsky, Maeda J.

Health & Social Work, v18 n3 p195-207 Aug 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 conditions; and outcomes. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Evaluation, Models, Self Help Programs, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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