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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between group and individual growth resulting from community problem-solving efforts and two major independent variables: (1) agent self-actualization and (2) certain group trait variables. Data were collected from 12 rural community problem-solving groups working with Wisconsin Extension resource agents. Questionnaires and interviews provided the data.
Individual and group growth was found to be highly related to: (1) small group size; (2) high ratings of problem importance by group members; (3) high member involvement and influence in the group. Agent self-actualization was in general not highly related to individual or group growth. Agent's actions outside of group meetings appear to be very important.