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ERIC Number: EJ305241
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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The Quality of Life of Mentally Retarded People in Residential Care.
Hill, Bradley K.; And Others
Social Work, v29 n3 p275-81 May-Jun 1984
Compared the family, leisure, and social activities of residents (N=2,271) of public institutions and community residential facilities for mentally retarded persons. Results indicated that residents had relatively few individualized social or leisure activities--most residents had no friends and many had no familiy contacts. (Author/LLL)
Descriptors: Family Relationship, Followup Studies, Leisure Time, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Recreational Activities, Residential Institutions, Social Environment, Social Networks, Social Workers
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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