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The word "home" can be used for various types of residential [[institution]]s in which people can live, such as [[nursing home]]s, [[group home]]s ([[orphanage]]s for children, [[retirement home]]s for seniors, [[prison]]s for criminals, treatment facilities, etc.), and [[foster home]]s. |
The word "home" can be used for various types of residential [[institution]]s in which people can live, such as [[nursing home]]s, [[group home]]s ([[orphanage]]s for children, [[retirement home]]s for seniors, [[prison]]s for criminals, treatment facilities, etc.), and [[foster home]]s. |
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In computer terminology, a 'home' is a starting view that branches off into other tasks, e.g. a [[homepage]] or a [[Desktop environment|desktop]]. Many such home pages on the internet start with introductory information, recent news or events, and links to [[subpage]]s. |
In computer terminology, a 'home' is a starting view that branches off into other tasks, e.g. a [[homepage]] or a [[Desktop environment|desktop]]. Many such home pages on the internet start with introductory information, recent news or events, and links to [[subpage]]s.Go visit a home now! It could be interesting. |
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==Psychological impact== |
==Psychological impact== |
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A home is a place of residence or refuge and comfort.[1] It is usually a place in which an individual or a family can rest and be able to store personal property. Most modern-day households contain sanitary facilities and a means of preparing food. Animals have their own homes as well, living either in the wild or in a domesticated environment.
There are certain cultures in which members lack permanent homes, such as with nomadic people.
Terminology
While a house or a residential dwelling is often referred to as a "home", the concept of "home" expresses itself upon a much broader denotation of a physical dwelling. Many people think of home in terms of where they grew up or where they lived, a place that brings back old memories or feelings, and a home can even be a time rather than an actual place. Some people like using the phrase, "There's no place like home".[1] or "Home is where the heart is".[2]
The word "home" can be used for various types of residential institutions in which people can live, such as nursing homes, group homes (orphanages for children, retirement homes for seniors, prisons for criminals, treatment facilities, etc.), and foster homes.
In computer terminology, a 'home' is a starting view that branches off into other tasks, e.g. a homepage or a desktop. Many such home pages on the internet start with introductory information, recent news or events, and links to subpages.Go visit a home now! It could be interesting.
Psychological impact
Since it can be said that humans are generally creatures of habit, the state of a person's home has been known to physiologically influence their behavior, emotions, and overall mental health.[citation needed]
Some people may become homesick when they leave their home over an extended period of time. Being homesick can sometimes actually cause you to get symptoms of being ill but not really being sick.
See also
References
- ^ a b "'Home' - Definitions from Dictionary.com". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
- ^ "'Home is where the heart is' - Definitions from The FreeDictionary.com". thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 2008-05-08.