"Group Development and Group Dynamics in Outdoor Education" by Leo H. McAvoy, Denise S. Mitten et al.

Research in Outdoor Education

Article Title

Group Development and Group Dynamics in Outdoor Education

Authors

Leo H. McAvoy, University of Minnesota
Denise S. Mitten, Woodswomen
L. Allison Stringer, University of Minnesota
James P. Steckhart, University of Minnesota
Kraig Sproles, University of Minnesota

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p. 51-63. 12p.

Abstract

This paper presents an update of the research on group development and group dynamics in outdoor education since the 1992 edition of these Proceedings. The research is presented within the six categories of individual and personal dimensions: group process and structure, group functions and tasks, leadership and power, environmental influences, and the impact of the group on the individual. The paper includes a discussion of pertinent research in the fields of social work, communications, and management Specific recommendations are made for future research in outdoor education focusing on group development and dynamics.

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McAvoy, Leo H.; Mitten, Denise S.; Stringer, L. Allison; Steckhart, James P.; and Sproles, Kraig (1996) "Group Development and Group Dynamics in Outdoor Education," Research in Outdoor Education: Vol. 3, Article 10.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/reseoutded/vol3/iss1/10

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