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Qualitative Examination of the Group Development Process Within an Adventure Programming Context

Dexel, Levi A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244478793

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2009, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Recreation Studies (Health and Human Services).
The purpose of this study was to examine the developmental process of a group within an adventure programming context, specifically assessing the efficacy of Tuckman's (1965, Tuckman & Jensen, 1977) model of small group development which is a hallmark model in the field of adventure programming. Several professionals within the field of adventure programming question the appropriateness of the use of this model (Cassidy, 2007; Degraff & Ashby, 1996; McAvoy et al., 1996). In order to assess the appropriateness of the model, this study utilized qualitative methods consisting of a case study approach (Ewert & McAvoy, 2000; McKenzie, 2000; Merriam, 1988; Sibthorp, 2003). Themes that emerged held commonalities with components commonly described within group development literature (Johnson & Johnson 2003; Wheelan, 2005). A deductive analysis of the data found that Tuckman's (1965) model does not adequately explain the developmental process experienced by the group examined in this study. The discussion considers alternative models of group development that better described the development of the group in this study. Implications for future research are discussed.
Bruce Martin, PhD (Committee Chair)
Aiko Yoshino, PhD (Committee Member)
Laura Black, PhD (Committee Member)
111 p.
Communication; Recreation
adventure programming; small group development; Tuckman's Model of small group development; Wilderness Education Association

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  • Dexel, L. A. (2009). Qualitative Examination of the Group Development Process Within an Adventure Programming Context [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244478793

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Dexel, Levi. Qualitative Examination of the Group Development Process Within an Adventure Programming Context. 2009. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244478793.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Dexel, Levi. "Qualitative Examination of the Group Development Process Within an Adventure Programming Context." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244478793

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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