A Qualitative Exploration of Group Co-Leader Relationships
This article describes the process and outcome of a qualitative exploration of group co-leader relationships over a 16-week period. Results from this investigation generated theoretical conceptualizations regarding how co-leaders experience and perceive their relationships as they lead groups. The d...
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Published in | The Journal for specialists in group work Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 173 - 190 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Washington
Taylor & Francis Group
01.06.2005
Taylor & Francis Group Journals Taylor & Francis Ltd |
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Summary: | This article describes the process and outcome of a qualitative exploration of group co-leader relationships over a 16-week period. Results from this investigation generated theoretical conceptualizations regarding how co-leaders experience and perceive their relationships as they lead groups. The descriptions of these co-leaders illuminated the influences of complex reflective processes on co-leader reactions and interactions and on processes in which co-leaders engage to evaluate the quality of their relationships. Five themes emerged in the data relative to group co-leader relationship development. These themes are outlined, their implications for group leadership training and supervision are discussed, and research areas are suggested for future study. |
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ISSN: | 0193-3922 1549-6295 |
DOI: | 10.1080/01933920590926048 |