title: Contrasting adaptive behavior ratings of male and female institutionalized residents across two settings.
abstract: Twenty-two mentally retarded male and 22 retarded female residents from a state institution in central Ohio were compared on Adaptive Behavior Scale, Part Two, ratings across two settings (cottage and classroom). A multivariate analysis of variance did not reveal an overall interaction of sex and setting nor an overall effect for sex differences. Results did indicate a significant overall effect for setting. Significant differences were found in the following domains: Rebellious Behavior, Stereotyped Behavior and Odd Mannerisms, Unacceptable Vocal Habits, Hyperactive Tendencies, and Psychological Tendencies. Higher scores (negative direction) were noted in the classroom setting.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000592:standards*; D004777:Environment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012112:Residential Facilities; D012574:Schools; D013663:Teaching / Q000592:standards*