A study of group phase development and emergent leadership

The evolution of leadership during group development

“…The theory of group development in turn has its roots in general system theory (von Bertalanffy, 1968), client-centered theory (Rogers, 1959), and most particularly in developmental theory. It describes the phases of development in the structure of the group-as-a-whole and in the emergence of four leadership roles (Beck, 1974;1981a;1981b). It is the most comprehensive theory in the literature on phases of group development and has been based on careful, intensive observation of many psychotherapy groups.…”

“…Each of these has a number of important dimensions as well (Beck, 1981b). This work attempts to specify the structure of the small group and the developmental phases through which it evolves, addressing theoretically only one of the elements in one of the three systems involved.…”

Symbolization of experience in the process of group development

“…In each phase of group development, members differentiate from each other with regard to critical group-level issues (Beck, 1974(Beck, , 1981a(Beck, , 1981b. In order to end any particular group phase, these issues must be clarified and resolved.…”

“…This group-level process is necessary in order for the members of the group to accomplish their individual therapeutic objectives. Group development is viewed in this paper from the perspectiv.e of Beck's theory of the phases of group development (Beck, 1974(Beck, , 1981a(Beck, , 1981b. After presenting the experiential concepts, a case example of group psychotherapy will be used to illustrate them.…”

Using group therapy to foster the psychosexual development of patients with eating disorders

“…Garland, Jones, and Kolodny (1973) have a "preaffiliation phase," which centers around the "approach-avoidance dilemma." Beck and Dugo (1981) see the first stage as addressing the basic issue of bonding. Schutz (1966) calls the second phase a "control phase," where control problems become prominent" (p. 170) and a distribution of power and control needs to take place.…”