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The effect of furniture arrangements on the social interaction of institutionalized elderly

Creator:

Kinch, Lisa Joan

Abstract:

The primary purpose of the study was to examine how furniture arrangements in the lounges of institutions for the elderly affect the social interaction among the residents. Based on the furniture arrangements that encourage social interaction, recommendations were made for the placement of furniture in the lounges of institutions for...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

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