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Self-perceptions of adequacy of support among persons with mental retardation living in suburban versus rural communities /

The present study investigates self-perceptions of adequacy

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kellow, Jerry Thomas
Format: Thesis Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
Subjects:
Major educational psychology.
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Summary:The present study investigates self-perceptions of adequacy
of support among persons with mental retardation living in
(a) suburban and (b) rural environments. Much of the
literature on social networks and social support among this
population concludes that these persons rely mostly on staff
, parents, and other persons with mental retardation for
support. Based on this evidence, it is hypothesized that
persons living in rural communities are disadvantaged
socially when compared with persons living in suburban
communities. A case study method (Yin, 1994) was used to
assess social support patterns and self-perceived adequacy of
support among 8 persons with mental retardation living in
semi-independent supported settings (4 rural and 4 suburban).
Results indicate that suburban subjects generally had more
sources of a variety of support types, used these supports
more, and were generally more satisfied with the adequacy of
their support when compared with rural subjects. In
particular, suburban subjects were more likely to receive
employment (e.g., sufficient work hours in satisfying jobs)
and family support. Results are discussed in term of
implications for service provision for persons with mental
retardation living in geographically isolated areas.
Item Description:Vita.
"Major Subject: Educational Psychology".
Physical Description:viii, 113 leaves ; 28 cm.
Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 91-98.