The Psychodynamics of Small Group Transformation
- 1 February 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Small Group Research
- Vol. 22 (1) , 4-23
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1046496491221002
Abstract
A psychodynamic theory of transformational processes surrounding focal issues in small groups is presented. The discussion focuses on describing a model of second-order changes in small groups and the underlying psychodynamics. Overt and covert intellectual and emotional issues in each of four transformational phases (hanging-on, working-through, letting-go, and moving-on) are analyzed. A researchable proposition derivable from the model is outlined.Keywords
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