Defining, Validating, and Increasing Indices of Happiness among People with Profound Multiple Disabilities.

Green, Carolyn W.; Reid, Dennis H.

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ERIC Number: EJ521580

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Defining, Validating, and Increasing Indices of Happiness among People with Profound Multiple Disabilities.

Green, Carolyn W.; Reid, Dennis H.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v29 n1 p67-78 Spr 1996

This study attempted to operationalize, measure, and increase happiness among five adults with profound mental and physical disabilities. Happiness indices were defined and observed. Most preferred stimuli-produced increases in happiness indices, and practitioner ratings of participant happiness coincided with observed indices. Discussion focuses on behavioral approaches to enhancement of happiness in this population. (DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Happiness, Measurement Techniques, Multiple Disabilities, Quality of Life, Severe Mental Retardation, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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