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J T Maurin1, L Russell, M Hitchcox

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|June 1, 1989
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Homeless individuals have diverse mental health needs. Research methods may skew results, potentially misrepresenting the severely mentally ill homeless population. Caution is advised when interpreting study findings.

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Research
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The homeless population is heterogeneous, encompassing diverse mental health statuses and needs.
  • Research methodologies vary in their requirements for respondent psychosocial abilities and skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight how research designs and sampling methods can impact the representation of subgroups within the homeless population, particularly those with severe mental illness.
  • To emphasize the need for careful interpretation of findings from studies on homeless populations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of research design implications for respondent engagement.
  • Examination of sampling techniques and their potential biases.
  • Review of psychosocial skill requirements for study participation.

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Main Results:

  • Studies may underrepresent or overrepresent individuals experiencing severe mental illness due to methodological constraints.
  • Different research approaches necessitate varying levels of respondent psychosocial capacity.
  • Sampling methods significantly influence the composition of study participants.

Conclusions:

  • Findings from any single study on the homeless population should be interpreted with caution.
  • Methodological choices in research critically affect the accurate representation of the severely mentally ill homeless.
  • Understanding subgroup variations is crucial for effective mental health interventions in homeless communities.