Homeless Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Adults on the Texas-Mexico Border
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6065087 |
|---|---|
| Authors | P Philip Tan (Florida Atlantic University), Ellen B Ryan (The University of Texas at El Paso), Ellen Ryan (The University of Texas at El Paso) |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 239-249 |
| Publication date | 2001-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0739-9863 • E-ISSN: 1552-6364 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0739986301232008 |
| OpenAlex | W2091058478 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 5 |
This article contrasts the demographics, familial relationships, vocational backgrounds, and personal experiences of homeless Hispanic adults with non-Hispanic adults living in the southwest border region of the United States. Using the “point in time” technique, data were collected from 280 homeless adults (198 Hispanics and 82 non-Hispanics) in El Paso, Texas, in 1998. The data revealed that the Hispanic and non-Hispanic groups differed regarding their gender composition, language spoken, religious affiliation, educational experiences, and domiciles. The probability of individuals from the two groups who were married, had children, had relatives in the area, and had a medical problem differed. Similarly, the ratios of individuals who were migrant workers, and who worked at jobs that required skills also differed. In addition, the Hispanic and non-Hispanic groups were distinguishable by their reasons for being homeless, what they considered the most important service provided by shelters, and what gave them hope during difficult times. By outlining the uniqueness of homeless Hispanics and contrasting them to their non-Hispanic counterparts, this study provides a better insight into the characteristics of homeless persons who live in the southwest border region of the United States
Demographics · Ethnic group · Geography · Immigration · Sociology · Demography · Homelessness and Social Issues · Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism · Medicine · Psychology · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies · Gerontology
Conducting Research with Marginalized Populations
Hispanic health disparities and housing
Understanding Falling Poverty in the Poorest Places
Transnational Homelessness
How I became homeless
Experiencing Homelessness
Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Homeless Populations in El Paso, Texas
Hidden Hispanic Homelessness in Los Angeles
Sick Enough? Mental Illness and Service Eligibility for Homeless Individuals at the Border
Chagas disease in Texas
Poverty in the Texas borderland and lower Mississippi Delta
| Unique citing works | 11 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,48 |
| Citation span | 2003 - 2022 (20) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |