Mechanisms of Change: The Contributions of Rex Stockton to Group Development and Outcome in Research and Practice

This article reflects upon Rex Stockton's contributions to the area of group process and outcome research. Through a series of research studies and literature reviews, Stockton has contributed to the current understanding of the precise mechanisms of change through which groups are effective. H...

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Published in:The Journal for specialists in group work 2005-09, Vol.30 (3), p.271-281
Main Author: Gibson Nitza, Amy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Change Strategies
cohesion
Counseling
Educational Research
Group Counseling
group development
Group Dynamics
Group Membership
group outcome
group process
Group Research
Group Structure
Group therapy
Group Work
interpersonal learning
Interpersonal Relationship
Leadership Training
Literature Reviews
Outcomes of Treatment
Scholarship
Stockton, Rex
Theory Practice Relationship
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Summary:This article reflects upon Rex Stockton's contributions to the area of group process and outcome research. Through a series of research studies and literature reviews, Stockton has contributed to the current understanding of the precise mechanisms of change through which groups are effective. His work in the areas of structure, cohesion, premature termination, and member goals and expectations is reviewed. In addition, his emphasis on utilizing this information to support the work of practitioners is highlighted. Stockton's contributions to the group process and outcome literature are examined in relation to current research in the area and to recent efforts to develop and disseminate empirically supported principles to guide the work of practitioners.
ISSN:0193-3922
1549-6295
DOI:10.1080/01933920591003140