Group dynamics is the study of groups, and also a general term for group processes. Relevant to the fields of psychology, sociology, and communication studies, a group is two or more individuals who are connected to each other by social relationships (Kearney-Nunnery, 2012). Because they interact and influence each other, groups develop a number of dynamic processes that separate them from a random collection of individuals. These processes include norms, roles, relations, development, need to belong, social influence, and effects on behavior. .
Groups exist for many different purposes and employ various mechanisms for achieving their goals. Kurt Lewin (1948) found that nearly all groups were based on interdependence among their members and this applied whether the group was large or small, formally structured or loose, or focused on this activity or that. In a famous piece Lewin wrote, "it is not similarity or dissimilarity of individuals that constitutes a group, but interdependence of fate" (p. 165). In simpler terms, groups come about in a psychological sense because people realize they are "in the same boat. ".
The goal of this research paper is to focus on a specific group and to analyze the group dynamics. The author, for her part in this research will be referred to as Lauren throughout the paper. Having been an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous Lauren decided to attend her typical weekly meeting and spend the hour as though she were only an observer, taking note of the dynamics within the group. Alcoholics Anonymous, usually abbreviated AA, is a 12-step recovery program that has helped many people stop the use of alcohol. The original program was focused on spirituality, religion, and God having an impact on changing a person's life, but depending on the program you attend, these 12 steps may be altered for the audience. .
AA is completely confidential, and it is assumed that all participants will remain anonymous.
s development was rapid (Alcoholics Anonymous). ... There are no dues or fee for members of Alcoholics Anonymous. ... Alcoholics Anonymous sets out to do three things: 1. ... Alcoholics Anonymous has expanded its locations to include holding meetings in both correctional, and treatment facilities. ... On November 11th I attended an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting with another student from class. ...
The different organizations and groups eventually lead to the formation of a group called Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). ... Robert Smith, a doctor and recovering alcoholic with help from a man named Bill Wilson founded Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1930's. ... There are also meetings called step meetings. ... Alcoholics Anonymous is great for most people but for some AA is not the cure. ... Alcoholics Anonymous has changed the view on alcoholism and how to fix it. ...
My first experience at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting was an enlightening one. ... The book, written primarily by one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous William Wilson in 1939, describes how to recover from alcoholism using the "12 Steps ". ... He said the struggle is day by day, and that the only thing that helped him was joining Alcoholics Anonymous. ... The coordinator told us a story about a time a student nurse attended their A.A. meeting and said that the meeting had made her realize her husband was an alcoholic. ... I learned a lot about the minds of alcoholics during the meeting....
There I attended meetings of Alcoholic Anonymous in order to learn more about my disease. ... Treatment - The single most effective program of treating alcoholism is through Alcoholics Anonymous. ... No one is forced to do anything in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. ... Finally the members are suggestively required to begin to do service work for Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole. ... Alcoholics Anonymous teaches rigorous honesty, obedience to Gods will and humility . ...
In the past month, I took a trip to two different Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. ... This meeting was an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. ... This meeting was also an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. ... I left the meeting after that. ... The first AA meeting had people who honestly really enjoy and actually rely on the meetings; while the second AA meeting I attended people were the opposite. ...
Also, as colonies developed in America, European nations produced alcoholic drinks to ship over to the new colonies. ... The development of alcohol from religious rituals to today, where there are a wide variety of alcoholic drinks, shows how alcohol abuse has increased as well. ... There are three different alcohol-related liver diseases: fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis. ... The third liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, is the inflammation of the liver, the stage right before cirrhosis. ... By tracing the steps leading to alcoholism, it is natural to ask what causes th...
This may be inpatient/residential or outpatient but must include review of all components of the program as described in the objectives including 12-step support program: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or Cocaine Anonymous (CA). ... Judith - Inpatient Hospital - drugs and alcohol Tammy- 24-hour Residential facility called the 1016 House Sharyl - Inpatient Residential Private Pay Only - drugs n alcohol- Burning Tree Recovery Ranch Garry - Outpatient (primarily alcohol) - The Travis Substance Abuse Center (Air Force) Shelly - Outpatient - Circle Treatment Center ...
It was Alcoholics Anonymous but there were individuals with other addictions there as well. ... This meeting was an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting as well but again there were addicts all of kinds there. ... With Alcoholics Anonymous and even Narcotics Anonymous, these programs can be categorized as Social learning programs. ... He is an alcoholic. ... His father was an alcoholic. ...
The people that are affected by this issue are the ones that inherit the alcoholic genes. ... In today society alcohol abuse is treated with Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and special therapy sessions, so everybody who drinks, but is not an alcoholic, doesn't believe in any banning. ... The government doesn't allow any televised advertisements of alcoholic beverages as well. ... The people that fight for these causes are such groups as Alcoholics Anonymous. They stand up for the people who are alcoholics and try to turn them away of the evils that it may bring. ...