Compatibility and cohesiveness in therapy groups.

Abstract

OF THE many variables influencing course of group therapy, one of most salient is cohesiveness of This is report of a research inquiry into one of important determinants of cohesiveness in therapy groups. Cohesiveness in Small Groups Whatever their structure or function, all small groups may be described in terms of their cohesiveness, which has been defined as the attraction of membership in a group for its 1 or the resultant forces acting on members' stay in a group. 2 (p 74) In broadest terms cohesiveness refers to solidarity or esprit de corps of a Because it so heavily influences group outcome, cohesiveness has been subject of a vast amount of social psychological research. Such research has shown, for example, that highly cohesive groups are more productive. 2 (chap 8),3 The members of highly cohesive