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Peer reviewedCorbin, Sandra; Nelson, Thomas M. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1980
Studied effects on nursing home residents playing a discussion-stimulating board game called "Angels and Devils." Results indicate a high incidence of sensory deprivation and social isolation effects. These do not correlate with length of institutionalization, amount of social contact, or degree of medical restriction. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Games, Institutionalized Persons, Nursing Homes
