THE ACTION SOCIOGRAM

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the use of a technique, called the Action Sociogram, which brings together in a more vitalized way two approaches to group treatment; the psychodramatic approach as a form of treatment and the sociometric approach as a means of obtaining and analyzing data on group relationships. Dr. J. L. Moreno, who developed both approaches has consistently urged more intense use of these two methods and this paper is considered a practical extension of the concepts and techniques which he has so impressively provided. The technique presented here will show how the Sociogram, which is well known as a paper and pencil drawing, representative of group relationships, can be brought directly and actively into the Psychodrama session as a diagnostic, therapeutic, and warm-up technique.