This article discusses sex differences in the relocation patterns of thirty-seven alert, institutionalized patients who were personally interviewed over a ten month period prior to and following a forced relocation. Trends indicate that while males scored slightly higher levels of mental alertness, females appeared to be better suited to life in the institution. The appropriateness of institutional life for males and for individuals retired from active, demanding professions is indicated as an area for future study. Application of these and similar findings in counseling situations is also an area of concern.
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