The Social Networks and Activity Patterns of Adults with Severe Disabilities: A Correlational Analysis.

Kennedy, Craig H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ416511

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Social Networks and Activity Patterns of Adults with Severe Disabilities: A Correlational Analysis.

Kennedy, Craig H.; And Others

Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), v15 n2 p86-90 Sum 1990

This article reports on interrelated measures of lifestyle quality for 20 severely mentally retarded adults in community settings. Size of the social networks and the number of family members were associated with frequency and variety of activities across home and community settings. Activity patterns were unrelated to number of members paid to participate and number of friends. (Author/PB)

Descriptors: Activities, Adults, Community Programs, Correlation, Factor Analysis, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews, Life Style, Peer Relationship, Quality of Life, Severe Mental Retardation, Social Life, Social Networks, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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