Lun Miu-chi. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 37-42). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Acknowledgment --- p.i / Table of contents --- p.ii / Abstract --- p.iv / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Introduction / Relationship Harmony --- p.1 / Previous Research on Relationship Harmony --- p.1 / Relationship Harmony in Groups --- p.3 / The Five-Factor Model of Personality and Relationship Harmony --- p.5 / "Relationship Harmony, Interpersonal Attraction, and Group Cohesiveness" --- p.8 / "Relational Experiences, Group Cohesiveness, and Group Performance" --- p.11 / The Nonindependence Issue --- p.12 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- Method / Participants --- p.14 / Measures --- p.14 / Analytical Strategy --- p.17 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- Results / Table 1: Descriptive statistics of the variables Self-report RH --- p.18 / Table 2: Correlation matrix of the variables --- p.19 / Table 3: Results regarding self-report RH Other-given RH --- p.20 / Table 4: Results regarding other-given RH Self-report Liking --- p.22 / Table 5: Results regarding self-report liking Other-given Liking --- p.24 / Table 6: Results regarding other-given liking Individual's Attraction to Group --- p.24 / Table 7: Results regarding individual's attraction to the group Perception of Group Integration --- p.26 / Table 8: Results regarding perception of group integration Group Performance Outcome --- p.27 / Table 9: Results regarding the mediating role of group integration between group relationship harmony and group performance --- p.29 / Chapter Chapter 4: --- Discussion / Personality Correlates of Relationship Harmony and Interpersonal Attraction --- p.30 / "Relationship Harmony, Interpersonal Attraction, and Group Cohesiveness" --- p.33 / "Relational Constructs, Group Cohesiveness, and Group Performance" --- p.34 / Future Research Direction --- p.35 / Reference --- p.37 / Appendixes / Chapter Appendix 1: --- The Interpersonal Liking Scale --- p.43 / Chapter Appendix 2: --- The Group Interaction Measure --- p.44

This study examined the relationship of group cohesion among heterogeneous and homogeneous groups on individual treatment outcome of child-parent relationship therapy (CPRT). CPRT is a filial therapy model that targets the parent-child relationship as a means for preventing or improving child and/or family problems. This study included 30 parents or caregivers from 9 groups which met for 10 sessions. Participants qualified for this study if their groups ended with at least 3 group members and 2 leaders, all pretest and posttest data on their child between the ages of 2-11 was completed, and if they attended at least 6 of the 10 sessions. Correlation coefficients, t-tests, and effect sizes were calculated. Results demonstrated no statistically significant differences between pretests and posttests on the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) for all 30 participants; however, differences in measured effect (η2) between children identified with borderline and clinical behavior problems and children with normal behavior problems suggest that CPRT is more effective among children who demonstrate significant behavior problems. Perceived and observed group cohesion measurements demonstrated no significant difference at the individual outcome level. This finding suggests that group cohesion may not be related to individual outcome. Although there was no significant relationship between group cohesion and individual outcome for this study, results of the group measurements regarding engagement and group cohesiveness, coupled with previous studies on CPRT effectiveness, suggest that CPRT should be utilized in homogeneous groups.

"February 20, 2003" / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 586-603) / xvii, 603 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Investigates the level of resident participation in decision-making in aged care hostels in South Australia. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 2003