title: The effect of gambling activities on happiness levels of nursing home residents.
abstract: The current study evaluated the effect of participating in simulated gambling activities on happiness levels of 3 nursing home residents. A 4-component analysis was used to measure objective responses associated with happiness during baseline, varying durations of engagement in simulated gambling activities, and 2 follow-up periods. Results indicated that all residents exhibited a higher percentage of happiness levels while engaged in simulated gambling activities compared with baseline. Follow-up assessment took place 10 min and 30 min following the intervention; no lasting effects were observed.
authors.affiliation: Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program, Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, USA. mdixon@siu.edu
authors.forename: Mark R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Dixon
authors.forename: Becky L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Nastally
authors.forename: Amber
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Waterman
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005715:Gambling; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006240:Happiness; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D012931:Social Environment