Relationship of Size to Resident and Staff Behavior in Small Community Residences.

Landesman-Dwyer, Sharon; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ232237

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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Relationship of Size to Resident and Staff Behavior in Small Community Residences.

Landesman-Dwyer, Sharon; And Others

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, v85 n1 p6-17 Jul 1980

The daily behavior of 240 mentally retarded adult residents and 75 staff members was analyzed in relation to facility size (ranging from 6 to 20 residents) and other environmental variables. Staff behavior was remarkably homogeneous and generally unrelated to facility characteristics. In contrast, resident behavior differed significantly across group homes. (Author/PHR)

Descriptors: Adults, Community, Environmental Influences, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Homes, Mental Retardation, Residential Institutions, Social Behavior, Staff Role

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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