Nondisabled Adults' Perceptions of Relationships in the Early Stages of Arranged Partnerships with Peers with Mental Retardation.

Green, Frederick P.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ505141

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Nondisabled Adults' Perceptions of Relationships in the Early Stages of Arranged Partnerships with Peers with Mental Retardation.

Green, Frederick P.; And Others

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v30 n2 p91-108 Jun 1995

This study found that, in the early stages of joint participation in community recreation activities, 19 nondisabled adults expressed cautious yet optimistic attitudes toward developing "friendships" with people with mental retardation. Such friendships are often perceived to be based partly on obligation and/or altruism. (DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Community Recreation Programs, Friendship, Helping Relationship, Interpersonal Relationship, Mental Retardation, Recreational Activities, Social Integration

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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