دورية أكاديمية
Homeless in Paradise: A Phenomenological Study of Psychological Dynamics with the Homeless on Oahu
| العنوان: | Homeless in Paradise: A Phenomenological Study of Psychological Dynamics with the Homeless on Oahu |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Engfer, Kassandra |
| المصدر: | Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research. Win 2017 12(2):142-156. |
| الإتاحة: | Cedarville University. 251 North Main Street, Cedarville, OH 45314. Tel: 937-766-3242; Fax: 937-766-7971; e-mail: jeqr@comcast.net; Web site: http://www.jeqr.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2017 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Homeless People, Adults, Psychological Patterns, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Trauma, Early Experience, Fear, Trust (Psychology), Social Problems, Community Services, Family Involvement, Personal Narratives, Coping, At Risk Persons, Prevention, Individual Needs |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Hawaii |
| تدمد: | 1935-3308 |
| مستخلص: | The purpose of the present study was to explore the lived experiences and psychological dynamics of current and formerly homeless adults on the island of Oahu, ages 18 to 55 years old. There are four key findings in this study. First, analysis of the data revealed some key psychological dynamics: addiction issues, mental health issues, childhood trauma, and fear (including the absence of trust). In addition, the factors that led most of these people to the streets were multi-faceted. For most of the participants, it was not one event but rather, a series of progressive difficulties that seemed to cascade into multiple areas of their life. Numerous individuals reported having a genuine fear and mistrust of engaging with services and providers. It was evident from the findings that the most influential assistance in moving off the streets came from family. The present study assists service providers in their understanding of this often-misunderstood population. The findings of the study are contextualized to residents living in Hawaii and may not be transferable to homeless individuals in other states. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2020 |
| URL الوصول: | http://www.jeqr.org/previous-volumes-1/volume-12-issue-2 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1257974 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 1935-3308 |
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