Impact of size revisited: relation of number of residents to self-determination and deprivatization.

摘要: Research suggests that, contrary to common expectations, size does not have an impact on quality of care in residential facilities for people with mental retardation. In the present study conducted Norway, number residents two measures - deprivatization and self-determination was analyzed. The argument made that lack positive findings earlier research may been due following reasons : (a) living unit notthe facility is appropriate focus analysis (b) effect nonlinear makes a difference only within range outside included many studies. Data from Norwegian support these arguments Living had substantial 1 5 but among larger units.