1st Edition
Homelessness and Its Consequences The Impact on Children's Psychological Well-being
By Rosemarie T. Downer
Copyright 2001
196 Pages
by
Routledge
196 Pages
by
Routledge
196 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book explores in detail the concept of homelessness by examining the dynamics of shelter living and the financial costs in comparison to the psychological costs to the children and the family. A comparison is made with housed low-income families to highlight the fact that homelessness, outside of poverty, does play a key role in the negative outcomes of homeless children and families.... Read more
Foreward Preface Introduction Acknowledgements Tables and Figures List of Abbreviations 1. Homelessness A-Historic Perspective 2. Homelessness Today 3. The Multidimensional Effects of Homelessness 4. The Formation of Self-concept 5. Research Design and Methodology 6. Results 7. Implications of Findings Appendices Bibliography
Biography
Rosemarie Theresa Downer
