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Northeast Arc Journeys Day Program: Engagement and Social Interaction in Daily Program Activities
Brinkler. Sailor Brinkler. Sailor
Brinkler. Sailor
Brinkler. Sailor
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Abstract
This project examined how different activities affect engagement and peer interaction among clients in a community-based internship setting at Northeast Arc. Over two weeks, observations were recorded during morning meetings, basketball, puzzle activities, and food pantry volunteering. Data focused on engagement, peer interaction, and the need for prompting. Results showed that structured and hands-on activities, such as morning meetings and food pantry work, led to higher engagement and more social interaction. Less structured activities, like puzzles, resulted in lower participation and more prompting. Overall, findings suggest that routine-based and meaningful group activities support stronger engagement and communication among clients in community programs.
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Northeast Arc Journeys Day Program: Engagement and Social Interaction in Daily Program Activities
Date
2026-04-27
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Engagement
Interaction
Participation
Structure
Communication
Community
Interaction
Participation
Structure
Communication
Community
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Abstract
This project examined how different activities affect engagement and peer interaction among clients in a community-based internship setting at Northeast Arc. Over two weeks, observations were recorded during morning meetings, basketball, puzzle activities, and food pantry volunteering. Data focused on engagement, peer interaction, and the need for prompting. Results showed that structured and hands-on activities, such as morning meetings and food pantry work, led to higher engagement and more social interaction. Less structured activities, like puzzles, resulted in lower participation and more prompting. Overall, findings suggest that routine-based and meaningful group activities support stronger engagement and communication among clients in community programs.
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Healthcare Studies