Davis, Grady Demus2015-07-022015-07-0219531953b14650447https://hdl.handle.net/2144/11482Thesis (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]en-USBased on investigation of the BU Libraries' staff, this work is free of known copyright restrictions.Thesis/Dissertation