group work: Meaning and Definition of

group' work"

Pronunciation: [key]
— Sociol. Sociol.
  1. a method, used by professional social workers, of aiding a group or members of a group toward individual adjustment and increased participation in community activity by exploiting the mechanisms of group life.
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