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Effects of a Recreation Program on the Social Interaction of Mentally Retarded Adults.

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Anderson, Stephen C.; And Others – Journal of Leisure Research, 1983

Investigators studied whether a systematically designed recreation program stressing cooperation and interaction among mentally retarded adults would increase the duration and frequency of social contacts. While the program did increase the frequency of social interactions, effects did not carry over after it ended. (Author/PP)

Descriptors: Adult Programs, Behavior Change, Interpersonal Relationship, Mental Retardation

Evaluation of the Recreation Leadership Program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.

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Pipes, V. David – 1983

In 1982-83, a study was conducted of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Recreation Leadership program to determine if program objectives were being met, to measure program success, and to identify aspects needing improvement. Surveys were sent to 36 students who graduated before 1978, yielding a 44% response rate; to 31 students…

Descriptors: College Graduates, Community Colleges, Dropouts, Followup Studies