Increasing Generalized Social Interactions in Psychotic and Mentally Retarded Residents through Peer-Mediated Therapy.

Stewart, Gary; And Others

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ451588

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0021-8855

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Increasing Generalized Social Interactions in Psychotic and Mentally Retarded Residents through Peer-Mediated Therapy.

Stewart, Gary; And Others

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v25 n2 p335-39 Sum 1992

This study demonstrated that five withdrawn adults living in a residential center for psychotic and mentally handicapped persons could serve as peer therapists to increase the social interaction of other withdrawn residents. Positive results were maintained during a four-month follow-up condition. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Generalization, Interaction, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention, Maintenance, Mental Disorders, Mental Retardation, Peer Relationship, Psychosis, Residential Programs, Therapists, Withdrawal (Psychology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Researchers

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A