| Abstract: | Four diverse literatures are reviewed that may illuminate potential change mechanisms in AA: (1) group therapy process factors, (2) self-help group mechanisms of change, (3) the role of ideology, and (4) commitment generation in social orders. Each is discussed, and the relevance of particular processes to AA is noted. Change in other therapy groups is compared with that of AA. The role of ideology in AA is seen as one of unification, which leads to trust. Three process clusters may account for change: supportive, expressive, and insight-oriented techniques. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
