title: Institutionalized elderly. Relaxation, locus of control, self-esteem.
abstract: Progressive relaxation significantly moved elders toward a perception of internal locus of control. Progressive relaxation and activity programs significantly increased elders' self-esteem. Progressive relaxation was significantly more effective than the activity group in increasing self-esteem. Changes in locus of control and self-esteem were not correlated.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Bensink
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Godbey
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: H N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Yarandi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization; D007389:Internal-External Control; D009735:Nursing Homes; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012649:Self Concept