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Friends in passing
 — social interaction at an adults day care center
Author(s)Barbara Williams, Pamela Roberts
Journal titleInternational Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 41, no 1, 1995
Pagespp 63-78
KeywordsCognitive impairment ; Friendship ; Social interaction ; Day centres ; Participant observation ; United States of America.
AnnotationThis American participant observation of an adult day care centre explores the social interactions and friendships in cognitively impaired adult day care participants, ranging in age from 66 to 93. Specific aspects discussed are: general socialising, enduring friendships, helping relationships, and client integration. The complexity of social interactions, including positive relationships, maintaining a sense of self, and adjusting to the norms of the group are discussed.
Accession NumberCPA-970425016 A
ClassmarkE4: DS:SX: TMA: NMC: 3DB: 7T

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