title: Late dropouts from group psychotherapy.
abstract: In five outpatient groups totalling 42 patients, over one-third of the patients quit group treatment between six and twelve months. Interviews suggest that efforts at development of greater intimacy precipitated leaving. In two groups this created a wave effect, with further quitting of two or three additional patients. Therapists' lack of awareness of potential for late dropping out may have contributed to this.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D010352:Patient Dropouts / Q000523:psychology*; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group