Factors Contributing to the Stability of Social Relationships between Individuals with Mental Retardation and Other Community Members.

Newton, J. Stephen; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ516169

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Factors Contributing to the Stability of Social Relationships between Individuals with Mental Retardation and Other Community Members.

Newton, J. Stephen; And Others

Mental Retardation, v33 n6 p383-93 Dec 1995

Factors affecting the stability of social relationships between 14 community members and 1 or more individuals with mental retardation were assessed. The community members had previously served as staff members to the clients, were willing to overcome logistical barriers to being friends, and perceived reciprocal social support from the relationships. (Author/SW)

Descriptors: Friendship, Interpersonal Relationship, Mental Retardation, Social Attitudes, Social Experience, Social Integration, Socialization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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