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Peer reviewedAnderson, Stephen C.; And Others – Journal of Leisure Research, 1983
Investigators studied whether a systematically designed recreation program stressing cooperation and interaction among mentally retarded adults would increase the duration and frequency of social contacts. While the program did increase the frequency of social interactions, effects did not carry over after it ended. (Author/PP)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Behavior Change, Interpersonal Relationship, Mental Retardation
