Friendship Patterns and Community Integration of Family Care Residents.

Crapps, John M.; Stoneman, Zolinda

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ERIC Number: EJ392204

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Publication Date: 1989

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Friendship Patterns and Community Integration of Family Care Residents.

Crapps, John M.; Stoneman, Zolinda

Research in Developmental Disabilities, v10 n2 p153-69 1989

Home providers (n=104) caring for mentally retarded persons were surveyed concerning demographic characteristics, client maladaptive behavior, home climate, amount and variety of participation in community environments, and number and frequency of visits with friends. The results and the questions they raise about friend selection and community integration are discussed. (MSE)

Descriptors: Adult Foster Care, Caregivers, Family Environment, Foster Care, Friendship, Interpersonal Competence, Mental Retardation, Normalization (Handicapped), Social Integration

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Language: English

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