Exploring Group Dynamics in Activity-Based Group Work with Young People Experiencing Homelessness

Brian L. Kelly; Margaret J Hunter

doi:10.1080/01609513.2015.1061962

Exploring Group Dynamics in Activity-Based Group Work with Young People Experiencing Homelessness

Brian L. Kelly, Margaret J Hunter

School of Social Work

Loyola University Chicago

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Abstract

This article explores the development of group dynamics in an activity-based group comprising four young people experiencing homelessness and one group facilitator. Over the course of 12 sessions, the group produced a coconstructed audio documentary. Nine group sessions were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed for patterns of group dynamics, including communication and interaction patterns, cohesion, social integration and influence, and culture. Findings suggest that the task-oriented nature of coproducing the audio documentary facilitated the development of interpersonal dynamics, provided young people with opportunities for personal growth, and provided them with opportunities to engage their strengths as well.

Original language	American English
Journal	Social Work With Groups
Volume	39
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2015.1061962
State	Published - Mar 1 2016

Keywords

Activity groups; audio documentary; group dynamics; strengths based; task groups

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social Work

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