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A presentation of a review of studies stressing research of small groups from 1965-1973. The studies are divided into 3 groups: (1) measurements & descriptions of group structure; (2) those with a feature of member behavior as the dependent variable & the independent variable, group structure; & (3) those related to the "growth & change of social structure." Measurement & descriptive studies of groups utilizing mathematical treatments include those by O. A. Oeser & G. O'Brien (see SA 15:5/67C6358) & P. S. Gallo (see SA 15:4/67C5577). Studies reviewed related to nonmathematical descriptive accounts of group structure considered to be more traditional include the models of "human ethology, behavior settings & systems." In the human ethology model, studies referred to include works by K. Lorenz (ON AGGRESSION, New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1966) & R. Ardrey (THE TERRITORIAL IMPERATIVE, New York: Atheneum, 1966). Behavior settings model works include a study by A. W. Wicker, J. E. Mcgrath, & G. E. Armstrong (see SA 22:1/74G6911). The system theory approach as presented by J. Miller (see SA 21:4/73G3266) is discussed. Group functioning as it is affected by member behavior & the structure of the group, ie number of persons in the group, is represented in the work of B. P. Indik (see SA 14:7/66C2893); control structure was studied by J. G. Bachman, C. G. Smith, & J. A. Slesinger (see SA 14:5/66C1557). Research related to changes in the group structure includes that of H. A. Michener & R. Zeller (see SA 21:6/73G4904) & P. Bonacich (see SA 21:6/73G4901). J. Kondon.

Tailoring services to address patients' spiritual needs is widely recognized to be an important component of service provision in health care settings. Yet, despite the growth of the Asian American population, little research has examined predictors of Asian American patients' satisfaction with this process. To address this gap, the present study employed a national sample of Asian Americans (N = 2,102) to identify predictors of satisfaction with the manner in which their spiritual needs were addressed during hospitalization. The results indicate that nursing, visitors, the discharge process, room quality, and food service played significant roles in satisfactorily addressing Asian American patients' spiritual needs. The implications are discussed for social workers as key players in the health care team and administrators of the discharge process.

Many older Latinos use spirituality to navigate the challenges associated with hospitalization. Although spiritual assessments are typically recommended in such settings, little, if any, research has sought to identify factors that predict satisfaction with the process of addressing clients' spiritual needs. Using a national sample of recently hospitalized older Latinos (N = 227), this secondary analysis identified predictors of older Latinos' satisfaction with how well their spiritual needs were addressed during their hospitalization. Among the eight predictors examined, room quality, nursing staff, and physicians were positively associated with satisfaction, while the discharge process was negatively associated with satisfaction. By understanding the factors that predict satisfaction, practitioners are better positioned to provide culturally relevant and effective services to older Latinos.