Perceptions of Time and Space of (Formerly) Homeless People

Datos Bibliográficos

ID2168276
AutoresLia Van Doorn
Año2010
Volumen20
Número2
Páginas218-238
Fecha de publicación2010-03-09
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1091-1359 • E-ISSN: 1540-3556
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10911350903269864
OpenAlexW2040709391
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas12
Referencias citadas7

As soon as homeless end up on the streets, they react by adapting their perceptions of self and their surroundings to be better able to cope with the new situation. This article focuses on the changes that occur in (formerly) homeless persons regarding their perceptions of time and space. First is explained how perceptions of time and space change gradually in homeless persons. Then, the study discusses how the perceptions of time and space of (formerly) homeless persons are gradually being brought in line with prevailing notions in dominant society. It is based on the findings of a qualitative follow-up study of more than 60 (formerly) homeless persons conducted in the Netherlands

Perception · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Community Health and Development · Homelessness and Social Issues · Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism · Psychology · Social Psychology