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A 13 page paper that begins with definitions of group cohesion. The writer discusses the group development process through which cohesion is established. The essay reports research regarding the necessity of cohesion for positive outcomes. The essay also includes a discussion of the ways in which the therapist can help the group to become cohesive. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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cohesion has a number of different definitions (Treadwell et al, 2001). For example, it has been defined in terms of "how much members of a group like each other" (Treadwell
et al, 2001, p. 3). It has also been defined in terms of the degree of friendship that exists between and among the members of the group (Treadwell et al,
2001). Another definition relates to how much members feel they belong to the group (Gallon, 2004; Treadwell et al, 2001) or as "the attractiveness of a group for its members"
(Treadwell et al, 2001, p. 3). Some have just referred to cohesiveness as the "glue that holds a group together" (Treadwell et al, 2001, p. 3), the bonds between the
members of the group (Treadwell et al, 2001) or the "groups sense of solidarity" (Cini, 2001). The Pan American Health Organization (n.d.) says group cohesion is "the interacting forces that
keep the group together." The definitions do not see to be very different. Each incorporates the concept that group members share a sense of belonging and a bond to
each other. These, in turn, would suggest members like each other, at least to some degree and friendships may even develop between different members. Treadwell et al (2001) reported Forsyths
list of characteristics cohesive groups share: (a) enjoyment and satisfaction, (b) a cooperative and friendly atmosphere ... (c) exchange of praise for accomplishments, (d) higher self-esteem and less
anxiety among group members, and (e) greater member retention. Group cohesiveness does not mean complacency nor does it mean members in the group are always comfortable (Winterowd, Colmant and Eason,
2004). Conversely, just because members seem to be comfortable in the group does not mean it is a cohesive group (Winterowd, Colmant and Eason, 2004). In a cohesive group,
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