Abstract
ABSTRACT Each year thousands of self-help groups are started. Many people starting these groups turn toward social workers for assistance. Better understanding of the satisfactions, frustrations, and tasks involved in starting groups would help social workers serve people starting groups. The current study explores 37 founders of self-help groups to better understand the satisfactions, frustrations, and tasks involved. Results show that founders are interested in helping others and find the relationships they develop rewarding. They struggle with the organizational aspects of starting a group. Insights regarding the development of self-help groups are provided, as well as how social workers can assist people starting self-help groups.
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