Comparison of methods for classifying community residential settings for mentally retarded individuals
Campbell, V.A.; Bailey, C.J.
American Journal of Mental Deficiency 89(1): 44-49
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9351 PMID: 6465212 Document Number: 239025
Research on differential effects of residential environments has been hampered by the lack of a formal classification scheme for placement types. Two systematic approaches (dimensional and typological) were used to develop classification systems. Each approach was evaluated on criteria applicable to general classification schemes and residential environments for retarded persons. A 3rd, nested system was derived that satisified rules for development and evaluative criteria.