摘要
We examined the relationship between an engaged group climate experienced by group members and their reasons for self-disclosing over time. 96 group participants in 14, 10-session counseling groups completed the Group Climate Questionnaire and Self Disclosure Questionnaire (SDQ) after Sessions 2 through 9. Polynomial hierarchical linear modeling and response surface analysis were used to examine the fit between a group member's perceptions of engagement and the other members' perceptions of engagement. Perceptual fit was used to predict 4 motivating factors for group member self-disclosure represented by the subscales of the SDQ: (a) Relational Motivation, (b) Expectation of Help, (c) Other-Initiated, and (d) Discomfort with Silence. When the group member and the other group members agreed that engagement was high the member was more likely to self-disclose for relationally motivated reasons or because she or he expected to receive help. When the group member and the other group members agreed that engagement was low, the member was more likely to self-disclose because they were uncomfortable with silence. Implications for theory, practice, and research are discussed. © 2013 American Psychological Association.