Identifying the Group Dropout: A Review of the Literature

Stockton, Rex; Barr, Joseph Edward; Klein, RW

doi:10.1080/01933928108411369

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“…Most of the literature concerning group dropout has focused on pretherapy training, and there has been little data collected on the critical variables of selection and screening of group members (Connelly & Piper, 1989). Of the research that has been conducted, demographic factors are notable for their lack of predictive value (Yalom, 1985); age and gender, while sometimes significant (Lothstein, 1978), have given no consistent indication of how they contribute to premature termination (Stockton, Barr & Klein, 1981). The majority of findings demonstrate that men and women drop out proportionally to their overall group composition (Grotjahn, 1972; Koran & Costell, 1973; Stone & Rutan, 1984).…”

Section: Focus Of Group Dropout Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are contradictions in the literature in the area of level of functioning and severity of symptoms in relation to group dropout (Rabin et al, 1985; Stockton et al, 1981; Toseland & Siporin, 1986). Although empirical grounds for relating selection criteria to client outcome are lacking, Weiner (1984) found groups were most effective and had the least number of dropouts when persons were rated as “mid-range” in level of functioning.…”

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Client factors influencing group therapy dropout.

MacNair¹,

Corazzini²

1994

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training

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This study investigates client factors influencing group therapy dropout and continuation. Group clients (N = 155) were assigned to open-ended interpersonal therapy groups and classified as either dropouts or continuers as defined by the therapist, pattern of attendance, and method of leaving the group. Predictor and criterion variables from client files were coded by two raters and interpersonal variables were condensed using principal component analysis. A discriminant analysis found six significant variables predicting dropout: alcohol/drug problem, somatic complaints, roommate difficulties, general fighting, fighting with partner, and the interpersonal factor labeled introversion. Additionally, one variable was found to predict continuation in group: previous individual counseling. The discriminant function analysis correctly classified over 76% of cases as dropouts or continuers. Implications for group selection are discussed.

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Section: Focus Of Group Dropout Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Client Characteristics Of Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

Client factors influencing group therapy dropout.

MacNair¹,

Corazzini²

1994

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training

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“…If cohesion is considered a mark of a group that is moving to higher levels of disclosure and feedback, traditional characteristics of enhanced cohesion and interpersonal commitment, then cohesion would seem to serve as a positive force that may influence longer member participation. Because individual Dagley and Thomas / THERAPEUTIC ENACTMENT GROUPS 321 members may benefit only so far as the group develops (Mackenzie, 1994;Stockton, Barr, & Klein, 1981), facilitating cohesion in a shortterm group is a significant challenge because there is literally no time to waste. Cohesion deserves more attention in both its process dimensions and its outcome dimensions.…”

Section: Unique Challenges In Short-term Groupsmentioning

confidence: 98%