TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of the process observer method
T2 - Group leader, member, and observer perspectives
AU - Bieschke, Kathleen J.
AU - Matthews, Connie
AU - Wade, John
AU - Pricken, Paula Ann
PY - 1998/3
Y1 - 1998/3
N2 - Previous research indicates that the presence of an observer may be disruptive for group members and leaders, whereas anecdotal reports suggest that the presence of a process observer is minimally disruptive. This study evaluated the process observer method of group training from the perspective of 20 leaders, 38 members, and 11 observers. Results indicated that process observers were not a focus of their respective group and only minimally affected its content and process. Members and leaders reported minimal verbal and nonverbal awareness of the process observers. Process observers reported that they found the experience useful for their development as group leaders.
AB - Previous research indicates that the presence of an observer may be disruptive for group members and leaders, whereas anecdotal reports suggest that the presence of a process observer is minimally disruptive. This study evaluated the process observer method of group training from the perspective of 20 leaders, 38 members, and 11 observers. Results indicated that process observers were not a focus of their respective group and only minimally affected its content and process. Members and leaders reported minimal verbal and nonverbal awareness of the process observers. Process observers reported that they found the experience useful for their development as group leaders.
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U2 - 10.1080/01933929808411381
DO - 10.1080/01933929808411381
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85011437049
SN - 0193-3922
VL - 23
SP - 50
EP - 65
JO - Journal for Specialists in Group Work
JF - Journal for Specialists in Group Work
IS - 1
ER -