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Charting uncharted terrain: A behavioral observation system for mutual help groups

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  1. Linda J. Roberts

    Present address: Research Institute on Alcoholism, 1021 Main Street, 14203, Buffalo, New York

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  1. State University of New York, Buffalo

    Linda J. Roberts & Paul A. Toro

  2. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

    Douglas A. Luke & Julian Rappaport

  3. New York University, New York, USA

    Edward Seidman

  4. Michigan State University, Michigan, USA

    Thomas M. Reischl

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This research was supported by National Institute of Mental Health Grant MH37390 to Julian Rappaport and Edward Seidman. Douglas J. Luke is currently at Michigan State University, We thank the GROW organization for their cooperation and support, and we acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the observers and interviewers, Lee Ferraro, Liane Frey, Julie Genz, Laverne Hedgcock, Lisa McFadden, Chathapurum Ramanathan, Debby Salem, Lizette Smith, and Cathy Stein.

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Roberts, L.J., Luke, D.A., Rappaport, J. et al. Charting uncharted terrain: A behavioral observation system for mutual help groups. Am J Commun Psychol 19, 715–737 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00938041

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