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Homeless women. Moving toward a comprehensive model
1Department of Psychology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11550.
The American Psychologist
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Homelessness is a significant stressor for women. While risk factors are known, more research is needed on factors that can mitigate the impact of this stressful situation.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Homelessness disproportionately affects women.
- Understanding the stressors associated with homelessness is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and organize empirical literature on homeless women through a stress and coping theoretical lens.
- To examine the sources and mediators of homelessness in women.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical review of existing descriptive empirical literature.
- Application of a stress and coping theoretical framework.
Main Results:
- Homelessness is conceptualized as a highly stressful circumstance for women.
- Existing literature extensively covers risk factors for women's homelessness.
- There is a gap in understanding the mediating factors that can alleviate the impact of homelessness.
Conclusions:
- A theoretical stress perspective provides a framework for understanding homelessness in women.
- Further research should focus on identifying and understanding protective or mediating factors for homeless women.