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ERIC Number: EJ515316
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-8259
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Building the Group: Using Personal Affirming to Create Healthy Group Process.
Mitten, Denise
Journal of Experiential Education, v18 n2 p82-90 Aug 1995
Group leaders who offer affirmations to participants in outdoor education encourage healthy relationships and group cohesion and increase individuals' self-esteem. Personal affirming includes actions and statements that make participants feel comfortable in their environment, support capable work, and encourage behavior change in a supportive and caring way. (LP)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Affiliation Need, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Individual Development, Interpersonal Relationship, Leaders, Leadership Styles, Learning Strategies, Outdoor Education, Positive Reinforcement, Security (Psychology), Self Esteem
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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