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Humanistic constructs and counseling homeless men

J R Sumerlin1, G Privette

  • 1Department of Allied Health and Physical Education, Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

Psychological Reports
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
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This study presents a humanistic counseling model for homeless men, focusing on client-centered goals and adaptation. Findings support integrating counseling services within multiservice facilities for this population.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Mental Health Services

Background:

  • Homelessness presents unique challenges to mental health and well-being.
  • Existing counseling models may not fully address the specific needs of homeless men.
  • A humanistic approach emphasizes individual growth and adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a humanistic counseling model tailored for homeless men.
  • To identify factors relevant to counseling homeless men.
  • To provide empirical support for service delivery models.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a humanistic counseling model integrating theories from Rogers, Sullivan, Adler, and Privette.
  • Conducted a factor analysis on data including homelessness history, background, subjective health, happiness, and self-actualization scores.

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  • Collected data from homeless men to evaluate the model's components.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified nine key factors relevant to counseling homeless men.
    • The humanistic model's components were analyzed through factor analysis.
    • Empirical data supported the model's applicability and effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • Counseling goals for homeless men should stem from their internal frame of reference.
    • Positive adaptation to homelessness can be a counseling objective.
    • Multiservice facilities are effective settings for delivering counseling services to homeless individuals.