BackgroundPersonal practice (PP) is an integral component of many psychotherapy training programmes. It aims to promote personal and professional growth and is often conducted in a group format (g-PP). Group cohesion is one of the most researched mechanisms in group psychotherapy, but has rarely been studied in the context of g-PP.Aims and methodThis exploratory study examines the associations between cohesion, satisfaction with g-PP, its impact on personal and professional development, and theoretical orientation in a sample of n = 329 German psychotherapy trainees. Cohesion was assessed with the group questionnaire (GQ-D; Positive Bonding, Positive Working, Negative Relationship).ResultsOverall, participants reported high levels of all outcome variables. Positive Bonding was the strongest predictor of satisfaction with g-PP (β = 0.46, p<.001). While trainees in cognitive behaviour therapy reported significantly better cohesion scores (d≥0.31), trainees in psychodynamic therapy reported significantly higher satisfaction with g-PP and its impact on their developments (d≥0.30).ConclusionsGroup cohesion appears to be an important factor in g-PP that should be actively promoted by group leaders. However, longitudinal study designs are needed to better understand the emergence of cohesion in g-PP as well as potential moderating factors.

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基于群体的个人实践中的群体凝聚力

背景个人实践 (PP) 是许多心理治疗培训计划的组成部分。它旨在促进个人和职业发展，通常以小组形式（g-PP）进行。团体凝聚力是团体心理治疗中研究最多的机制之一，但很少在 g-PP 的背景下进行研究。目的和方法这项探索性研究考察了凝聚力、对 g-PP 的满意度之间的关联，以及它对个人和职业发展的影响，以及样本中的理论方向n= 329 名德国心理治疗学员。凝聚力通过小组问卷（GQ-D；积极联系、积极工作、消极关系）进行评估。结果总体而言，参与者报告了所有结果变量的高水平。积极结合是对 g-PP 满意度的最强预测因子（β = 0.46，p<.001)。虽然认知行为疗法的受训者报告的凝聚力得分明显更高（d≥0.31），心理动力学治疗的受训者报告对g-PP及其对其发展的影响显着更高的满意度（d≥0.30)。结论小组凝聚力似乎是g-PP中的一个重要因素，应该由小组领导者积极推动。然而，需要纵向研究设计以更好地了解 g-PP 内聚力的出现以及潜在的调节因素。