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Official name of Langer & Rodin's study?

The effects of choice and enhanced responsibility for the aged (1976)

Hypothesis for langer and Rodin's study?

If increased control had beneficial effects on well being

Aim of Langer and Rodin's study?

If effects of greater personal responsibility helped benefit wellbeing of elderly

Previous research for langer and rodins study?

Stotland and blumenthal - students allowed to choose order of tests weren't as stressed as pupils who had pre determined order

Context for langer and Rodin?

LefCourt - if elderly are given illusion of personal choice = increased life expectancy

How many elderly residents were used in the study?

91

How many elderly residents were used in the study?

91

What % of residents from the RIG group were happier after the study?

48%

How many elderly residents were used in the study?

91

What % of residents from the RIG group were happier after the study?

48%

What % of residents from the CG were happier after the study?

25%

How many elderly residents were used in the study?

91

What % of residents from the RIG group were happier after the study?

48%

What % of residents from the CG were happier after the study?

25%

What percentage of residents in the in the CG were rated as being debilitated (worser in condition) ?

71%

How many elderly residents were used in the study?

91

What % of residents from the RIG group were happier after the study?

48%

What % of residents from the CG were happier after the study?

25%

What percentage of residents in the in the CG were rated as being debilitated (worser in condition) ?

71%

What total change was calculated on average for the RIG group?

3.97

How many elderly residents were used in the study?

91

What % of residents from the RIG group were happier after the study?

48%

What % of residents from the CG were happier after the study?

25%

What percentage of residents in the in the CG were rated as being debilitated (worser in condition) ?

71%

What total change was calculated on average for the RIG group?

3.97

What total change was calculated on average for the CG ?

- 2.39