The Development of Cohesiveness and Self Esteem in an Experientially Oriented Training Group

Facilitating Group Cohesion among Adolescents through Challenge Course Experiences

“…Valour compared the development of cohesiveness in a group to the development of the relationship between a client and counselor in individual therapy. However, Valour pointed out that cohesiveness in a group setting is a broader concept than in individual counseling because it encompasses the group member's relationship, not only to the group leader, but also to the other group members (Griffin & Pennscott, 1991). Researchers have had a long-standing interest in the concept of group cohesion (Cota, Dion, & Evans, 1993).…”

Longitudinal Stability of the Group Environment Questionnaire With Elite Female Athletes.

“…Manifest to some degree among all groups is the existence of cohesion. The perceived worth of cohesion as a mediator of group formation, maintenance, and productivity has led it to be considered by some social scientists as the most important of group variables (Bollen & Hoyle, 1990; Golembiewski, 1962; Griffin & Pennscott, 1991; Lott & Lott, 1965). Evidenced by the numerous studies conducted since the 1950s (e.g., Festinger, Schachter, & Back, 1950), cohesion is linked to a range of variables across a variety of disciplines, for example, work group effectiveness and performance barriers in organizational teams (Tesluk & Mathieu, 1999), work peer appraisals (Urch-Druskat & Wolff, 1999), collaboration groups in virtual education programs (Gonzalez, Burke, Santurzzi, & Bradley, 2003), group membership duration (McPherson & Smith-Lovin, 2002), and attitude projection (Holtz, 2004).…”

Effects of a Low-Element Challenge Course on Abstinence Self-Efficacy and Group Cohesion

“…Additional research reveals that use of WAT as a therapeutic intervention enhances social interactions and increases group cohesion and alliance (Faulkner, 2002a; Gillaspy et al, 2002; Griffin & Penscott, 1991; Stark, 1992). For our purposes, group cohesion is defined as a group members’ relationship both to the facilitator and to the other group members.…”

“…Research demonstrates that group cohesion may impact group productivity and psychotherapy outcomes by fostering a climate that promotes the development of therapeutic processes (Brown & O’Leary, 2000; Budman et al, 1989; Johnson, Burlingame, Olsen, Davies, & Gleave, 2005). In fact, group cohesion has been conceptualized as a key aspect of group development and a major component in successful group treatment participation (Griffin & Penscott, 1991; Yalom, 1995).…”