Survival on the Streets

Experiences of the Homeless Population and Constructive Suggestions for Assistance

Bibliographic Data

ID4949874
AuthorsRebecca G Mcbride, Rebecca Mcbride (Old Dominion University, corresponding author)
Year2012
Volume40
Issue1
Pages49-61
Publication date2012-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0883-8534 • E-ISSN: 2161-1912
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.2161-1912.2012.00005.x
OpenAlexW2163139694
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited8

This phenomenological study explored the experiences and needs of 11 individuals of the homeless population. Results revealed 5 themes: need for employment, perceptions of needs, perceptions of programs and shelters, coping mechanisms, and perceptions of treatment. Counseling implications for practice are discussed.Este estudio fenomenológico explore las experiencias y necesidades de 11 individuos de la población sin techo. Los resultados revelaron 5 temas: la necesidad de empleo, las percepciones de sus necesidades, las percepciones de los programas y albergues, los mecanismos de afrontamiento y las percepciones de tratamiento. Se discuten las implicaciones para la práctica de la consejería

Constructive · Coping (psychology · Perception · Population · Sociology · Clinical Psychology · Demography · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology

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