title: A critical examination of intra-agency relocation effects.
abstract: Behavioral effects of intrainstitutional relocation of adults with mental retardation were evaluated over a 12-month period using two independent methods of measurement and a multiple baseline across two relocating groups and one matched control group. Clients grouped together on the basis of relatively high levels of aggressive or destructive behavior exhibited an increase in social isolation following relocation. However, as a whole, relocation effects were subtle and individualized in nature. Behavior adjustment following relocation and methods for avoiding "transition shock" following rapid environmental change are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004777:Environment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D012112:Residential Facilities; D012917:Social Adjustment