A Comparison of Group Cohesiveness and Client Satisfaction in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Groups.

Perrone, Kristin M.; Sedlacek, William E.

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ERIC Number: EJ619258

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Publication Date: 2000

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A Comparison of Group Cohesiveness and Client Satisfaction in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Groups.

Perrone, Kristin M.; Sedlacek, William E.

Journal for Specialists in Group Work, v25 n3 p243-51 Sep 2000

Examines group cohesiveness and client satisfaction for clients in homogeneous and heterogeneous counseling groups. Results of questionnaire reveal a significant relationship between group cohesiveness and client satisfaction. Homogeneous counseling groups reported higher cohesiveness and satisfaction than heterogeneous group members. Discusses implications for group counselors. (Contains 29 references.) (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: Client Attitudes (Human Services), Counseling Effectiveness, Group Counseling, Group Dynamics, Heterogeneous Grouping, Homogeneous Grouping, Satisfaction

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

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Language: English

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