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Journal Article
Group Homes for the Mentally Handicapped—an Examination of the Effects of Group Interactions
1983
Overview
The past decade has witnessed a move towards increased community residential care for the mentally handicapped, essentially involving an expansion of hostels and group homes. The latter has been viewed as a serious alternative only for the more able members: those sufficient in a modicum of independence and behavioural skills. The present paper explores the importance of group interactional dynamics within the framework of providing residential care in ordinary houses for groups of up to five mentally handicapped adults. The use of group theory perspectives concentrates on the potential of individuals to achieve effective social skills that contribute to adequate group harmony. The findings illustrate the potential of meeting the needs of the less able within group home settings through an emphasis on assessment of total group needs rather than on an aggregate of individuals comprising the group. These are discussed within the contest of current efforts both at policy and provider level to expand care within the community.
Publisher
Oxford University Press,ACADEMIC PRESS,British Association of Social Workers
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