J Appl Behav Anal January 2008 PMID 17970267

Using indices of happiness to examine the influence of environmental enhancements for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease.

Kimberly Moore, Jennifer A Delaney, Mark R Dixon

Mentions

7
Peak: 3 in Aug 2021
across 3 sources since May 2018

Extended reach

3,063
potential audience

Total likes

13

Video views

1,040

Mentions per month

May 2018 – Aug 2021

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone demonstrates strong support for expanding behavioral indices of happiness to elderly residents with Alzheimer's, with posts emphasizing the innovative nature of applying methods originally used for developmental disabilities. Words like 'extends,' 'growing literature,' and 'impact' indicate a recognition of the study’s potential significance and relevance, engaging readers with both methodological and practical implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance of the study, with some explicitly supporting its extension to elderly populations.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, especially in how the methodology applies broadly to different groups and its implications for care.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect thoughtful consideration of the study's significance, with references to prior literature and potential applications.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants seem to recognize that the research could influence caregiving practices and improve quality of life, though some see it as exploratory rather than definitive.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how environmental activities can boost happiness in nursing home residents with Alzheimer's, similar to previous studies on individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Data was collected on residents' happiness levels before, during, and after activities of different lengths, showing that all activities increased happiness compared to baseline levels.
  • The findings indicate that tracking emotional affect (like happiness) can be an effective way to assess the benefits of environmental enhancements for both elderly residents and those with developmental disabilities.]

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Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group
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"The present study extends the growing behavioral literature on indices of happiness for persons with developmental disabilities to the geriatric population” (Moore, Delaney, & Dixon, 2007) https://t.co/PU92XmdrkT

Aug 3, 2021 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 549 followers View post →
Speech Pathology Applied Behavior Analysis #SPABA
@SPABASIG · X

RT @BGsig: "The present study extends the growing behavioral literature on indices of happiness for persons with developmental disabilities…

Aug 3, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,203 followers View post →

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Niall Conlon
@NiallAba · X

RT @BGsig: "The present study extends the growing behavioral literature on indices of happiness for persons with developmental disabilities…

Aug 4, 2021 · 3 shares · 254 followers View post →
Speech Pathology Applied Behavior Analysis #SPABA
@SPABASIG · X

RT @BGsig: "The present study extends the growing behavioral literature on indices of happiness for persons with developmental disabilities…

Aug 3, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,203 followers View post →
Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group
@BGsig · X

"The present study extends the growing behavioral literature on indices of happiness for persons with developmental disabilities to the geriatric population” (Moore, Delaney, & Dixon, 2007) https://t.co/PU92XmdrkT

Aug 3, 2021 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 549 followers View post →