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These included systematic observation, measures of staff perceptions (Leisure Attitude Scale and Community Oriented Programs Evaluation Scale) and resident interviews. It was anticipated that this multi-method approach would give a more thorough "picture" of the living environments of group homes.","The nine group homes in this study had a total of fifty-eight residents. Fifty-three of these residents participated in the study. The sample was comprised of 31 women and 22 women. They ranged in age from 20 to 68 years with a mean of 36 years. Subjects' level of mental retardation broke down into the following categories: mild (18.9%), moderate (18.9%), severe (41.5%), and profound (20.8%). 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