An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Group Home Factors and Leisure Behavior of Adults Who Are Mentally Retarded

This study was designed to expand on what is currently known concerning the environment-behavior interaction which occurs in group home residences. More specifically, leisure behavior is the focus of this study. The research was designed to: (1) investigate whether an association exists between socio-physical factors in the group home (access to and number of leisure resources, and attitudes and control practices of staff) and the leisure behavior of residents; (2) investigate whether an association exists between resident characteristics (IQ and repertoire of leisure skills) and the leisure behavior of residents; (3) determine the relative contribution of each factor to the level and variety of leisure behavior; and, (4) investigate residents' perceptions of the quality of their leisure experiences in their home environment.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Leisure Studies

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Malik, Patricia Barrett

Contributors dc:contributor

• Peterson, Carol Ann,

• Recreation

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8823190

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/70948