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Cohesion in group therapy: A meta-analysis.
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Cohesion is the most popular of the relationship constructs in the group therapy literature. This article reviews common definitions of cohesion, the most frequently studied measures, and a measure that may clarify group relations using two latent factors (quality and structure) to explain common variance among frequently used group relationship instruments. We present the results of a meta-analysis examining the relation between group cohesion and treatment outcome in 55 studies. Results indicate that the weighted aggregate correlation between cohesion and treatment outcome was statistically significant, r = .26, z = 6.54 (p < .01), reflecting a moderate effect size (d = .56). Heterogeneity of effect sizes was significant (Q = 260.84, df = 54, p < .001) and high (I2 = 79.3%), supporting moderator analyses. Six moderator variables were found to significantly predict the magnitude of the cohesion-outcome association (type of outcome measure, leader interventions to increase cohesion, theoretical orientation, type of group, emphasis on group interaction, and dose or number of group sessions). Patient contributions, diversity considerations, and evidence-based therapeutic practices are highlighted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).
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“Offering a therapeutic treatment program in a group, provided that the group dynamics are used adequately, has been found to strengthen the result of the treatment (Burlingame et al., 2018).”
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- Authors
- Burlingame, G. M., McClendon, D. T., & Yang, C.
- Affiliations
- Brigham Young University (US)
- Venue
- Psychotherapy
- Published
- 2018-12
- Volume
- 55
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 384-398
- ISSN
- 0033-3204 (ISSN-L)
- 1939-1536
- OpenAlex
- W2895900470
- Cited by
- 290
- References
- 96
- Citations by year
- 2026: 53 · 2025: 60 · 2024: 38 · 2023: 39 · 2022: 37 · 2021: 34 · 2020: 17 · 2019: 12
- FWCI
- 18.54
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Psychotherapy (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Team Dynamics and Performance
- Keywords
- group cohesion, group therapy, treatment outcomes, group relations, group interaction, theoretical orientation, group types, patient diversity, evidence-based treatment
- MeSH terms
- Mental Disorders, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Psychotherapy, Group, Treatment Outcome
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