Jerry Dean Epps

Bio: Jerry Dean Epps is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Personal development. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 5 citations.

Personal-Growth Groups: Who Joins and Who Benefits?:

Abstract: Diverse opinions (some positive, some neutral, and some negative) exist concerning the efficacy of personal-growth groups (PGGs). To determine if varying sociological backgrounds could account for ...

Identifying the Group Dropout: A Review of the Literature

Abstract: Dropout statistics show that premature termination from groups occurs at a steady and significant rate. Dropping out has a potentially damaging effect on the dropout who often does not improve and may even feel worse. Premature termination, additionally, may slow or limit the development of group cohesion and a therapeutic environment. Research has shown several variables to be related to dropping out. This article discusses methodological and operational problems as well as implications for further research.

Training Group Development and Outcomes

Abstract: This study develops and tests hypotheses relating individual development to group development. The general hypothesis holds that changes in social constructs used by participants after training to describe themselves and others, as measured by a version of Kelly's Repertory Grid test, are a function of the specific developmental pattern of the training group in which they participated. In all, 13 training groups, using a modified Tavistock approach, for which the developmental patterns were previously established are examined. The hypotheses are generally supported. Participant changes cannot be ascribed to individual characteristics before training, but are explained by the specific experienced group developmental patterns.

Work-related well-being among police members in the North West Province

Abstract: The aims of this study were to assess the validity and reliability of the constructs in a measurement model of work-related well-being and to test a structural model of workrelated well-being for members of the Local Criminal Record Centre in the South African Police Service. A survey design was used to achieve the research objectives utilising an availability non-randomised sample (N=l 1 1). The Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, a Job DemandsResources Scale and Health and Organisational Commitment Scales were used as measuring instruments. The results indicated that job demands (overload) and a lack of job resources (organisational support and growth opportunities) contributed to burnout. Burnout mediated the relationship between job demands and job resources on the one hand, and physical and psychological i l l health on the other hand. Work wellness mediated the relationship between job resources and organisational commitment.

The Group Psychotherapy Literature: 1977

Abstract: (1978). The Group Psychotherapy Literature: 1977. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy: Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 509-555.