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Peer reviewedMeissen, Greg; Warren, Mary; Nansel, Tonja; Goodman, Samantha – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 2002
A study examined costs and benefits perceived by 26 self-help group leaders who helped rural Kansas communities in extending the use, awareness, and effectiveness of self-help groups. Findings that satisfaction in helping was the major benefit and time constraints the major cost were used to tailor leadership roles. Self-help group activity…
Descriptors: Action Research, Health Activities, Informal Education, Leadership Effectiveness
