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The homeless individual’s viewpoint: Causes of homelessness and resources needed to leave the sheltered environment

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Title The homeless individual’s viewpoint: Causes of homelessness and resources needed to leave the sheltered environment
 
Creator Hardin, Johnetta; Family & Chindren's Place
Wille, Diane E
 
Description Abstract: The current study is an investigation of homelessness from the viewpoint of the homeless, to determine the extent homeless individuals can provide information about causes of their homelessness, resources they need to leave the sheltered environment and attitudes about their current living arrangements. The 51 male and 52 female homeless participants in this study provided information about causes, resources needed and attitudes. Participants described multiple causes for their homelessness; males and females indicated differing causes. A wide range of resources were listed by the homeless individuals as needed to reduce their reliance on the sheltered environment, with some resources continuing beyond the attainment of a house and a job; males and females also indicated different needs. Findings in this study indicate that homeless individuals can provide relevant information and partner with social service professionals to create programs to meet individual needs and reduce reliance on sheltered environments.Keywords: homeless; sheltered environments; gender differences
 
Publisher Whiting & Birch Ltd
 
Contributor The homeless individual’s viewpoint: Causes of homelessness and resources needed to leave the sheltered environment
 
Date 2017-09-07
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://journals.whitingbirch.net/index.php/SWSSR/article/view/1059
10.1921/swssr.v19i2.1059
 
Source Social Work and Social Sciences Review; Vol 19, No 2; 20-35
1746-6105
0953-5225
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://journals.whitingbirch.net/index.php/SWSSR/article/view/1059/1021
 
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