Thesis (Ph.D)--Boston UniversityIt is increasingly recognized that the Father Divine Movement,
one of the most unique psycho-religious group phenomena of our
contemporary age, has dynamic influence in human welfare and
interpersonal relations.
1. The problem. The problem of this investigation crystalized
around the concept of motive-need and need-gratification. It
sought to discover what needs motivated the followers of Father
Divine to join his group, and how these needs were gratified or
fulfilled.[Truncated
