A systems approach to the study of residential care for the intellectually handicapped suggests that the negative and dehumanizing features of the traditional institution are those of a closed social system. (Author/SBH)

Examines the validity of the Personal Orientation Dimensions (POD) for measuring changes following an inpatient alcoholic treatment program and describes these changes in terms of concepts of the actualizing person. (Author/DEP)

Sixty normal and psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents were tested for multiple self image using a specially designed Q sort technique, initially and then every 6 months for 12-18 months. Each subject's self image was analyzed in terms of complexity. (Author/DEP)

Indicates that IQ ranking is the most significnat factor affecting Draw A Person test performance by male subjects. IQ rankings were not found to significantly influence drawings by females. (Author/DEP)

This study investigated the temporal orientation of delinquents and nondelinquents while controlling institutionalization. Four groups were selected: institutionalized delinquents; institutionalized nondelinquents; noninstitutionalized delinquents; and noninstitutionalized nondelinquents. The affective attitudes of the nondelinquents toward the…

Results indicated that after partialing out CA and MA, number of years in the institution was negatively correlated with success in visually directed object manipulation, social imitation, and purposeful, constructive activities for 103 profoundly retarded residents. (Author/JMB)

In the main body of this study, detailed attention is given to patient management practices and organizational factors that encourage dependent behavior that can be characterized as senile. (Author)

Deinstitutionalization will have the impact of increased costs for the community mental health center. (Author)

The Family of the nursing home patient can be a powerful treatment resource when productive involvement is maximized. This research looked at the quantity and quality of resident-family interactions before and after placement. Results indicated continued involvement of families. However, quality of visits was a major problem for many families.…

This paper describes and analyzes a token economy program in a mental hospital's chronic ward which was terminated because the institution cleaned out a substantial portion of its backward population. (Author/AM)

Discusses the special problems that arise in a children's institution when the death of a staff member occurs and describes the events of one such case. (MS)

Described is a program in which adolescent institutionalized handicapped girls are rewarded with money for improved academic performance, behavior, and participation. (CL)

Responsibilities of residents of long term care facilities are central to their autonomy and also set limits on their autonomy. It is important to assist residents to assume responsibilities and to express autonomy. Nursing home rules affecting residents need revision to accurately reflect resident responsibilities. Recognition of responsibilities…

Comparison of 22 home and 21 institutional three-month-olds' interaction with their primary caregivers revealed that biological mothers differed from institutional caregivers in three behaviors. Mothers more frequently rocked their infants while holding them, touched them affectionately, and talked to them in a face-to-face manner. (RH)

Presents innovative method of using research findings to improve quality of life in long-term care institution. Describes impact of action research in developing service. Examines program implementation in terms of how groups of residents, staff, and families worked to enhance their social environment by strengthening supportive relationships,…