An Analysis of Groups in Consumer-Centered Programs

Autor:	Charles D. Garvin, Peter MacFarlane, Mark C. Holter, Orion Mowbray, Carol T. Mowbray, Chyrell Bellamy
Rok vydání:	2006
Předmět:	Group (mathematics) medicine.medical_treatment Rehabilitation Applied psychology Sample (statistics) Mental illness medicine.disease Mental health Psychiatry and Mental health Group process Group analysis medicine Psychoeducation Group work Psychology Social psychology
Zdroj:	American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. 9:219-240
ISSN:	1548-7776 1548-7768
DOI:	10.1080/15487760600962152
Popis:	This study used a mixed methods approach to describe and analyze data from groups observed in two types of mental health consumer-centered programs, namely consumer-run drop-in centers and clubhouses. An overview of consumer-centered programs is presented, followed by a report of the study which includes a description of the groups in the sample and data on the effects of group process and group leader characteristics on group functioning. Results indicate that, for the most part, the groups were task oriented (e.g., planning events or discussing issues about the center). Psychoeducation and recovery were also frequent topics in the group meetings. In terms of group participation, consumers took on various assignments, served as facilitators, assumed tasks and roles, shared experiences, and provided support to other group participants. A major finding is that group leaders displayed both good and poor leadership behaviors. The good leadership behaviors were often efforts to respond to problematic response...
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