- Collection:
- Atlanta University and Clark Atlanta University Theses and Dissertations
- Title:
- An exploratory study regarding perceptions of relationships of family participation and the reduction of length of stay for residents of a treatment facility, 2003
- Creator:
- Blanchard, Andre' C.
- Date of Original:
- 2003-05-01
- Subject:
- Degrees, Academic
Dissertations, Academic - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- theses
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- This study examined the relationship between family participation and the length of stay for residents in treatment facility. The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a correlation between family participation and the length of stay of resident in residential treatment. The study utilized an exploratory research design. The sample consisted of 30 staff members, who are employed by the Bridge Family Center. The analysis consisted of percentages, frequencies, and a chi-square cross tabulation analysis. The results indicated that the attitude of the staff was similar to the level of the relationship of family participation. In conclusion, the hypothesis was accepted. Family participation can reduce the length of stay.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:2003_blanchard_andre_c
- Rights Holder:
- Clark Atlanta University
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
- Rights:
-
