Terri Lewinson
Biographic Data
| ID | 4158015 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Terri Lewinson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Terri |
| FAMILY NAME | Lewinson |
| SIGNATURE | LEWINSON T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Georgia State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1898-1500 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 34 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Precarious pathways: Exploring the life circumstances of extended-stay hotel residents
Loneliness and smoking status: A pilot study of extended-stay hotel residents in Atlanta, Georgia
Introduction: As the housing industry struggles to meet growth demands in the United States, more people rely on extended-stay hotels (ESH) as their primary housing source. These settings often serve as a last resort for low-income families, many of whom face substandard housing quality and other conditions that can intensify environmental health risks. One complex environmental issue that disproportionately impacts ESH residents is tobacco smoke…
Hotel Housing: The Past, the Present, and the Future
Hotels have historically provided an informal yet often overlooked housing choice for a diverse array of residents, from middle-class workers to transient individuals. Once regarded as a viable housing option, living in hotels has become increasingly stigmatized, relegated to lower-income groups who face barriers to renting or owning homes. As affordable housing becomes increasingly constrained, extended-stay hotels (ESH) are proliferating across…
Healthy Housing in Richardsville: A Photovoice Project on Community Livability for Aging Adults
Aging in place refers to staying in one's home well into older age. When gentrification occurs, older adults face financial challenges in sustaining affordable housing. Resident displacement results when moderate to high-income home buyers stream into neighborhoods and drive property values to prohibitive levels. Richardsville (pseudonym) is one of many communities in Atlanta's inner city that has transformed from a blighted, long-derelict area t…
Youth who sleep in motels: An acknowledged but unknown population of the hidden homeless
There is not one unifying definition of youth homelessness in the U.S. Rather, youth who are homeless are included in three separate definitions. Youth who sleep in motels are included in these definitions depending on whether they are in school, their age, and how long they are able to stay. Motel residents are not counted in the annual Point in Time counts in most cities and are excluded from literature on youth who are homeless, leaving a dear…
They don't know who they have in here”: Sense of community in budget hotels
The purpose of this study was to understand older residents descriptions of socio‐spatial guest interactions and sense of community in budget hotels. Due to financial vulnerability, some people move into budget hotels when other housing options are unavailable. Little is known about how older residents perceive other hotel guests who frequent the commercial establishment and how a mix of various consumer interactions can potentially influence hea…
Undergraduate Social Work Students’ Perceptions of a Team-Based Learning Approach to Exploring Adult Development
Social work educators are challenged to adopt innovative instructional methods and pedagogies to prepare students to meet the contemporary needs of diverse client populations. A team-based learning (TBL) approach is a pedagogical strategy that utilizes cooperative and collaborative learning principles to inspire academic, professional, and interpersonal growth for students. This study explores perspectives of 93 undergraduate social work students…
Humbling experiences”: A photovoice project with sexual and gender‐expansive youth experiencing homelessness
While experiencing homelessness, queer youth are subject to stereotyping, discrimination, and violence that affect their ability to achieve independent living and actualize goals. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)‐identified youth of color are at greater risk for homelessness when compared to heterosexual counterparts. This study explores lived experiences of queer‐identified youth of color who are currently experiencing home…
Coping strategies used by LGB older adults in facing and anticipating health challenges: A narrative analysis
Given that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults face notable health disparities compared to their heterosexual counterparts, there is a need for understanding how LGB adults cope with health challenges in late life. The current study analyzes narratives from nine LGB adults age 65 and older living in an urban area in the Southeast U.S. Participants spoke of coping strategies related to health promotion behaviors, shifting perspectives of…
I Overcame That With God’s Hand on Me ”: Religion and Spirituality Among Older Adults to Cope With Stressful Life Situations
The purpose of this study was to understand how residents perceived spirituality and religion as a coping strategy when attempting to manage stressful housing and health concerns. This article presents findings from a qualitative study of 16 older adults residing in extended-stay hotels. Older adults were engaged in in-depth interviews to identify stressful environmental conditions in hotels and resident strategies for coping. Narrative analysis …
Facilitating Communication About Sexual Health Between Aging Women and Their Health Care Providers
Many women experience changes in sexual health as they age, and discussing these changes with health care providers is an essential component of optimal health management. The purpose of this study was to understand aging women's perspectives about communicating with providers about sexual health. We used the integrative model of behavioral prediction as a theoretical lens to explore women's attitudes, perceived norms, and perceived self-efficacy…
Supportive Housing: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Reducing Relapse among Low Income Adults in Addiction Recovery
Within the ranks of the homeless are individuals coping with substance addiction and/or chronic physical or mental disability. Their special needs often pose significant barriers to successfully re-integrate into society. For these individuals, simply securing a roof overhead may not be an adequate solution. Supportive housing combines housing with access to on-site social services to assist persons coping with disabling physical and behavioral h…
Traumatic Transitions: Homeless Women’s Narratives of Abuse, Loss, and Fear
This article presents traumatic experiences among 21 women residing in budget hotels after housing displacement. Framed in feminist and cumulative trauma theories, the purpose of this study was to explore types of trauma and adversity prior to and during housing at budget hotels. In this qualitative study, narrative and categorical content-analysis approaches were conducted to identify common themes across women’s narratives. Findings revealed tr…
Citizenship Social Work with Older People , by Malcolm Payne: (2012). Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books, 193 pages
Voucher Users and Revitalized Public-Housing Residents 6 Years After Displacement
Objective: A total of 6 years after displacement by a Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE VI) project, this research examines residents who returned to the redeveloped community and residents who decided to keep their vouchers and were living in private sector housing. Respondents were compared on the following variables: application process and decision to move back, satisfaction with housing, material hardships, and perception of …
Capturing environmental affordances: Low‐income families identify positive characteristics of a hotel housing solution
This qualitative study describes the positive characteristics of an extended‐stay hotel as identified by low‐income families that resided there. Interviews were conducted with ten hotel residents using a semi‐structured interview guide and participant photographs to elicit a deeper understanding of experiencing home at a hotel. Framed in the theoretical perspective of environmental affordances, findings suggest that despite discomforts of the hot…
Liminal Living at an Extended Stay Hotel: Feeling "Stuck" in a Housing Solution
As a result of unaffordable housing, many of America's working poor are forced to seek shelter in hotels to avoid homelessness. The concept of liminality has been used in discussions of place to describe the subjective experience of feeling in-between two states of being. Research is scant on the liminal experiences of low-income hotel residents, who are culturally invisible in society. This paper draws from data qualitatively collected via semi-…
Traumatic Transitions: Homeless Women’s Narratives of Abuse, Loss, and Fear
This article presents traumatic experiences among 21 women residing in budget hotels after housing displacement. Framed in feminist and cumulative trauma theories, the purpose of this study was to explore types of trauma and adversity prior to and during housing at budget hotels. In this qualitative study, narrative and categorical content-analysis approaches were conducted to identify common themes across women’s narratives. Findings revealed tr…
Capturing environmental affordances: Low‐income families identify positive characteristics of a hotel housing solution
This qualitative study describes the positive characteristics of an extended‐stay hotel as identified by low‐income families that resided there. Interviews were conducted with ten hotel residents using a semi‐structured interview guide and participant photographs to elicit a deeper understanding of experiencing home at a hotel. Framed in the theoretical perspective of environmental affordances, findings suggest that despite discomforts of the hot…
Humbling experiences”: A photovoice project with sexual and gender‐expansive youth experiencing homelessness
While experiencing homelessness, queer youth are subject to stereotyping, discrimination, and violence that affect their ability to achieve independent living and actualize goals. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)‐identified youth of color are at greater risk for homelessness when compared to heterosexual counterparts. This study explores lived experiences of queer‐identified youth of color who are currently experiencing home…
Facilitating Communication About Sexual Health Between Aging Women and Their Health Care Providers
Many women experience changes in sexual health as they age, and discussing these changes with health care providers is an essential component of optimal health management. The purpose of this study was to understand aging women's perspectives about communicating with providers about sexual health. We used the integrative model of behavioral prediction as a theoretical lens to explore women's attitudes, perceived norms, and perceived self-efficacy…
Voucher Users and Revitalized Public-Housing Residents 6 Years After Displacement
Objective: A total of 6 years after displacement by a Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE VI) project, this research examines residents who returned to the redeveloped community and residents who decided to keep their vouchers and were living in private sector housing. Respondents were compared on the following variables: application process and decision to move back, satisfaction with housing, material hardships, and perception of …
Liminal Living at an Extended Stay Hotel: Feeling "Stuck" in a Housing Solution
As a result of unaffordable housing, many of America's working poor are forced to seek shelter in hotels to avoid homelessness. The concept of liminality has been used in discussions of place to describe the subjective experience of feeling in-between two states of being. Research is scant on the liminal experiences of low-income hotel residents, who are culturally invisible in society. This paper draws from data qualitatively collected via semi-…
Coping strategies used by LGB older adults in facing and anticipating health challenges: A narrative analysis
Given that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults face notable health disparities compared to their heterosexual counterparts, there is a need for understanding how LGB adults cope with health challenges in late life. The current study analyzes narratives from nine LGB adults age 65 and older living in an urban area in the Southeast U.S. Participants spoke of coping strategies related to health promotion behaviors, shifting perspectives of…
They don't know who they have in here”: Sense of community in budget hotels
The purpose of this study was to understand older residents descriptions of socio‐spatial guest interactions and sense of community in budget hotels. Due to financial vulnerability, some people move into budget hotels when other housing options are unavailable. Little is known about how older residents perceive other hotel guests who frequent the commercial establishment and how a mix of various consumer interactions can potentially influence hea…
Capturing environmental affordances: Low‐income families identify positive characteristics of a hotel housing solution
This qualitative study describes the positive characteristics of an extended‐stay hotel as identified by low‐income families that resided there. Interviews were conducted with ten hotel residents using a semi‐structured interview guide and participant photographs to elicit a deeper understanding of experiencing home at a hotel. Framed in the theoretical perspective of environmental affordances, findings suggest that despite discomforts of the hot…
Liminal Living at an Extended Stay Hotel: Feeling "Stuck" in a Housing Solution
As a result of unaffordable housing, many of America's working poor are forced to seek shelter in hotels to avoid homelessness. The concept of liminality has been used in discussions of place to describe the subjective experience of feeling in-between two states of being. Research is scant on the liminal experiences of low-income hotel residents, who are culturally invisible in society. This paper draws from data qualitatively collected via semi-…
Voucher Users and Revitalized Public-Housing Residents 6 Years After Displacement
Objective: A total of 6 years after displacement by a Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE VI) project, this research examines residents who returned to the redeveloped community and residents who decided to keep their vouchers and were living in private sector housing. Respondents were compared on the following variables: application process and decision to move back, satisfaction with housing, material hardships, and perception of …
Citizenship Social Work with Older People , by Malcolm Payne: (2012). Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books, 193 pages
Supportive Housing: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Reducing Relapse among Low Income Adults in Addiction Recovery
Within the ranks of the homeless are individuals coping with substance addiction and/or chronic physical or mental disability. Their special needs often pose significant barriers to successfully re-integrate into society. For these individuals, simply securing a roof overhead may not be an adequate solution. Supportive housing combines housing with access to on-site social services to assist persons coping with disabling physical and behavioral h…
Traumatic Transitions: Homeless Women’s Narratives of Abuse, Loss, and Fear
This article presents traumatic experiences among 21 women residing in budget hotels after housing displacement. Framed in feminist and cumulative trauma theories, the purpose of this study was to explore types of trauma and adversity prior to and during housing at budget hotels. In this qualitative study, narrative and categorical content-analysis approaches were conducted to identify common themes across women’s narratives. Findings revealed tr…
I Overcame That With God’s Hand on Me ”: Religion and Spirituality Among Older Adults to Cope With Stressful Life Situations
The purpose of this study was to understand how residents perceived spirituality and religion as a coping strategy when attempting to manage stressful housing and health concerns. This article presents findings from a qualitative study of 16 older adults residing in extended-stay hotels. Older adults were engaged in in-depth interviews to identify stressful environmental conditions in hotels and resident strategies for coping. Narrative analysis …
Facilitating Communication About Sexual Health Between Aging Women and Their Health Care Providers
Many women experience changes in sexual health as they age, and discussing these changes with health care providers is an essential component of optimal health management. The purpose of this study was to understand aging women's perspectives about communicating with providers about sexual health. We used the integrative model of behavioral prediction as a theoretical lens to explore women's attitudes, perceived norms, and perceived self-efficacy…
Coping strategies used by LGB older adults in facing and anticipating health challenges: A narrative analysis
Given that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults face notable health disparities compared to their heterosexual counterparts, there is a need for understanding how LGB adults cope with health challenges in late life. The current study analyzes narratives from nine LGB adults age 65 and older living in an urban area in the Southeast U.S. Participants spoke of coping strategies related to health promotion behaviors, shifting perspectives of…
Undergraduate Social Work Students’ Perceptions of a Team-Based Learning Approach to Exploring Adult Development
Social work educators are challenged to adopt innovative instructional methods and pedagogies to prepare students to meet the contemporary needs of diverse client populations. A team-based learning (TBL) approach is a pedagogical strategy that utilizes cooperative and collaborative learning principles to inspire academic, professional, and interpersonal growth for students. This study explores perspectives of 93 undergraduate social work students…
Humbling experiences”: A photovoice project with sexual and gender‐expansive youth experiencing homelessness
While experiencing homelessness, queer youth are subject to stereotyping, discrimination, and violence that affect their ability to achieve independent living and actualize goals. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)‐identified youth of color are at greater risk for homelessness when compared to heterosexual counterparts. This study explores lived experiences of queer‐identified youth of color who are currently experiencing home…
They don't know who they have in here”: Sense of community in budget hotels
The purpose of this study was to understand older residents descriptions of socio‐spatial guest interactions and sense of community in budget hotels. Due to financial vulnerability, some people move into budget hotels when other housing options are unavailable. Little is known about how older residents perceive other hotel guests who frequent the commercial establishment and how a mix of various consumer interactions can potentially influence hea…
Youth who sleep in motels: An acknowledged but unknown population of the hidden homeless
There is not one unifying definition of youth homelessness in the U.S. Rather, youth who are homeless are included in three separate definitions. Youth who sleep in motels are included in these definitions depending on whether they are in school, their age, and how long they are able to stay. Motel residents are not counted in the annual Point in Time counts in most cities and are excluded from literature on youth who are homeless, leaving a dear…
Healthy Housing in Richardsville: A Photovoice Project on Community Livability for Aging Adults
Aging in place refers to staying in one's home well into older age. When gentrification occurs, older adults face financial challenges in sustaining affordable housing. Resident displacement results when moderate to high-income home buyers stream into neighborhoods and drive property values to prohibitive levels. Richardsville (pseudonym) is one of many communities in Atlanta's inner city that has transformed from a blighted, long-derelict area t…
Hotel Housing: The Past, the Present, and the Future
Hotels have historically provided an informal yet often overlooked housing choice for a diverse array of residents, from middle-class workers to transient individuals. Once regarded as a viable housing option, living in hotels has become increasingly stigmatized, relegated to lower-income groups who face barriers to renting or owning homes. As affordable housing becomes increasingly constrained, extended-stay hotels (ESH) are proliferating across…
Precarious pathways: Exploring the life circumstances of extended-stay hotel residents
Loneliness and smoking status: A pilot study of extended-stay hotel residents in Atlanta, Georgia
Introduction: As the housing industry struggles to meet growth demands in the United States, more people rely on extended-stay hotels (ESH) as their primary housing source. These settings often serve as a last resort for low-income families, many of whom face substandard housing quality and other conditions that can intensify environmental health risks. One complex environmental issue that disproportionately impacts ESH residents is tobacco smoke…
Psychology (14 works) · Medicine (11 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (9 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Qualitative research (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works)