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Summary
This study identifies five distinct street roles for female drug addicts, offering a new framework for understanding their experiences. The research provides a comprehensive typology based on interviews with 62 individuals.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Psychology
Background:
- Understanding the diverse street roles adopted by female drug addicts is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
- Existing typologies may not fully capture the complexities of female addicts' street-level engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test and validate a proposed typology of street roles among female drug addicts.
- To identify and describe distinct role types based on empirical data.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design utilizing in-depth interviews.
- Data collection from 62 female individuals actively engaged in street-level drug use.
Main Results:
- Identification of five distinct and exhaustive street role types for female addicts.
- Each role type is characterized by unique behaviors, motivations, and social interactions.
Conclusions:
- The proposed typology offers a robust framework for categorizing the street roles of female addicts.
- Further research is needed to explore the limitations and refine the typology for broader application.