Cherniss C, Cherniss D S
Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08855.
Am J Community Psychol. 1987 Aug;15(4):435-44. doi: 10.1007/BF00915212.
Patterns of professional involvement and control in self-help groups were studied through a questionnaire completed by representatives of 63 self-help groups for parents of high-risk newborns located throughout the United States. Results indicated that when professionals began a group, they were likely to continue to maintain control over it. Groups controlled by professionals were more likely to utilize professional counseling as a form of support and less likely to provide outreach services to parents following hospital discharge of their infants. Group stability, growth, and innovation were associated with more consultation between parents and professionals in the planning process.
通过一份问卷对美国各地63个高危新生儿家长自助小组的代表进行调查，研究了专业人员在自助小组中的参与模式和控制情况。结果表明，当专业人员发起一个小组时，他们很可能会继续保持对该小组的控制。由专业人员控制的小组更有可能将专业咨询作为一种支持形式，而在婴儿出院后为家长提供外展服务的可能性较小。小组的稳定性、发展和创新与家长和专业人员在规划过程中更多的协商有关。
