Effects of Social and Environmental Change on Institutionalized Mentally Retarded Persons: The Relocation Syndrome Reconsidered.

Carsrud, A. L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ221671

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Publication Date: 1979-Nov

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Effects of Social and Environmental Change on Institutionalized Mentally Retarded Persons: The Relocation Syndrome Reconsidered.

Carsrud, A. L.; And Others

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, v84 n3 p266-72 Nov 1979

The "relocation syndrome" in 16 multiply handicapped, institutionalized mentally retarded residents (mean age 18 years) was examined in an observational study. Weight change and the initiation and duration of constructive and nonconstructive behavior were observed, as well as resident-staff interactions before and after relocation to a new living unit. (Author)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Exceptional Child Research, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Social Influences, Young Adults

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Language: English

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