Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis · 2007 · 40 citations · 3 references
Public HealthBehavioral SciencesGeriatric MedicineDementiaEnvironmental PsychologyGeriatricsAffective DevelopmentEmotional Well-beingHealth-related Quality Of LifeHealth-related Quality Of Life MeasurementMental Well-beingQuality Of LifeActivity DurationsAffectAffective AgingDementia-friendly EnvironmentsElder WellbeingEmotional Well-being AssessmentEnvironmental Supports For AgingWell-being In Older Adults
The present study extends the growing behavioral literature on indices of happiness for persons with developmental disabilities to the geriatric population. Data on indices of emotional affect (i.e., happiness) were collected prior to, during, and after each resident was exposed to environmental enhancement activities of various durations. Results showed that every activity improved each resident's level of happiness when compared to pre- and postactivity levels. These outcomes suggest that indexing affect may be as useful for nursing home residents as it has been for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Carolyn W. Green, Shirley M. Gardner, Dennis H. Reid · Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis · 1997 · 85 citations · Full text