This article provides a brief description of repertory grid technique and the measures which can be derived from it which may be of value to the investigator of group therapy. It reviews the technique `s application in this area of research, with particular reference to studies of group therapy outcome, studies of the prediction of therapeutic change and studies of the group process.
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