Abstract
This study attempted to construct a scale measuring encounter group (EG) members' individual processes. The items were collected from the descriptions of 110 EG participants and selected and categorized according to the hypothetical importance in the EG members' individual process. The questionnaire was then administered to 112 participants of eleven EGs, everyday during the four-day EGs. Factor analysis was carried out, yielding seven factors for individual process (i.e. self-expression, self-understanding, desire regading encountering others, bewilderment in the face of freedom, understanding of others, self-restraint, and feeling the possibility of creating group process). Changes of the factors through the four-day sessions in EG were examined by comparing the factor scores at four days. The results were as follows: the scores of self-expression, self-understanding, desire regarding encountering others, understanding of others, and feeling the possibility of creating group process significantly increased at middle and late sessions. The scores of bewilderment in the face of freedom and self-restraint significantly decreased at middle and late sessions. EG members were considered to experience individual process specific to encounter group.
