The Psychotherapeutic Value of a More Homogeneous Group Composition

An attempt was made to estimate the value of group composition by computer-assisted analyses of variance, in three psychotherapy groups. The results showed that more homogeneous groups were quicker to improve in overall symptomatology than was the more heterogeneous group.

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Published in:International journal of social psychiatry 1981-01, Vol.27 (1), p.43-46
Main Authors: Cabral, R.J., Best, J., Jones, P., Paton, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Group Structure
Humans
Male
Neurotic Disorders - therapy
Psychotherapy, Group - methods
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Summary:An attempt was made to estimate the value of group composition by computer-assisted analyses of variance, in three psychotherapy groups. The results showed that more homogeneous groups were quicker to improve in overall symptomatology than was the more heterogeneous group.
ISSN:0020-7640
1741-2854
DOI:10.1177/002076408102700106