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An analysis of ethnographic field research data collected 1985-1987 on 16 older mentally retarded persons who had lived in the community for 30+ years (mean age, 61; mean IQ, 62), originally studied in 1960/61, & followed up in 1972/73 & 1982. Despite advancing years, their independence, social competence, & zest for life had increased. The patterns of their lives were discussed in comparison with their counterparts who had spent their lives in more restricted residential settings.
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