Citation

Corbin S, Nelson TM. Activ. Adapt. Aging 1981; 1(3): 51-60.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J016v01n03_08

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The incidence of perceptual deprivation and social isolation effects, possible correlates of such effects, and the potential for remediation of effects was studied for 32 nursing home residents through playing a discussion-stimulating board game called "Angels and Devils." Results indicate a high incidence of sensory deprivation and social isolation effects in the population, as meausred by resident response to questionnaire items. These do not correlate with length of institutionalization, amount of social contact, or degree of medical restriction and may be reduced by stimulating resident-staff discussion. Findings are interpreted as indicating the need for more research in application of board games to ameliorate negative effects emerging in institutional environments.