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Peer reviewedBriggs, Renee M. – Mental Retardation, 1990
Absenteeism of 130 direct-care staff in a residential facility for developmentally disabled persons was reduced by 27 percent through positive reinforcement for reliable attendance and punishment (progressive discipline) for attendance abuse. Reduced absenteeism was maintained for 12 months and overtime was reduced, but staff turnover increased.…
Descriptors: Attendants, Discipline, Employee Absenteeism, Labor Problems
Peer reviewedWarfield, Marji Erickson – Mental Retardation, 2001
The influence of employment on parenting stress among 122 mothers of 5-year-olds with developmental disabilities and the influence of parenting demands and family support on work quality and absenteeism was examined. No significant associations were found among employment status and parenting demands, daily support, or stress. (Contains…
Descriptors: Coping, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Education, Employed Women
