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Peer reviewedBonardi, Elisa; And Others – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1989
Investigated effects of environmental changes on functioning of 134 nursing home residents relocated to new facility, in comparison with 145 nonrelocated residents of a similar facility. Found that physical functioning and orientation were not affected by relocation. Stabilizing effect on mood, relative increase in withdrawn behavior, and decline…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Environmental Influences, Foreign Countries, Multivariate Analysis
Peer reviewedDavidson, Heather A.; O'Connor, Brian P. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1990
Longitudinal study of newly admitted nursing home residents (n=50) revealed that perceived control over relocation decision had positive effects on health during first month of residency but negative effects on health and morale between second and fourth months. Acceptance of relocation had positive effects on health and morale between second and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Decision Making, Foreign Countries
