Qualitative Examination of the Group Development Process Within an Adventure Programming Context
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou12444787932021-08-03T05:46:12Z Qualitative Examination of the Group Development Process Within an Adventure Programming Context Dexel, Levi A. Communication Recreation adventure programming small group development Tuckman's Model of small group development Wilderness Education Association 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. 2009-08-10 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244478793 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244478793 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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