Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the behaviors of the residents of a Taiwanese nursing organization through their style of sharing bedrooms with other residents. This study examines day-to-day behaviors, and the differences and connotations. The investigation employs the environmental behavioral observation method in order to observe and maintain records of the residents′ behavior. As per this method, there are six types of behaviors, namely, basic behavior, quiet behavior, social interaction behavior, recuperation behavior, mobile behavior, and leaving the bedroom (social withdrawal behavior). These behaviors are studied in the context of two shared-room styles, namely, two-person bedrooms and six-person bedrooms. It was found that residents sharing two-person bedrooms exhibit an increase in withdrawal behavior; however, they are more active than residents sharing six-person bedrooms, in terms of basic behavior and social interactions. Thus, this study finds that the number of residents sharing a bedroom influences their day-to-day behavior.
