Social Variables Affecting Mental Health in Geriatric Mentally Retarded Individuals: An Exploratory Study.

Carsrud, Alan L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ227978

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980-Apr

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Social Variables Affecting Mental Health in Geriatric Mentally Retarded Individuals: An Exploratory Study.

Carsrud, Alan L.; And Others

Mental Retardation, v18 n2 p88-90 Apr 1980

Social variables that may be associated with mental health in geriatric severely mentally retarded individuals (N=10, mean age 59) were studied. The results indicated that as the frequency of staff resident noninteractions (while in physical proximity) increases, the amount of constructive behaviors exhibited by the clients decreases. (Author/PHR)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Geriatrics, Human Relations, Interaction, Mental Health, Middle Aged Adults, Older Adults, Severe Mental Retardation, Social Influences, Staff Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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