Publications [#276082] of Ilene C. Siegler

Journal Articles

1. Gatz, M; Siegler, IC; Dibner, SS (1979). Individual and community: normative conflicts in the development of a new therapeutic community for older persons.. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 10(3), 249-263. [521183], [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/01/01)

   Abstract:
   This paper examines the role of ideology in the establishment of a new therapeutic community for geriatric patients in a state mental hospital. Contradictory role expectations, reflected both in staff-staff and in staff-patient relationship, interfered with the program's achieving its stated goals. In order to apply a humanistic approach to programs for elderly patients, realistic goals-encompassing the range of patient competence-must be set within a reasonable time framework, and the program must provide for an appropriate range of structure.