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Homeless women's perceptions of their situation

B L Dancy1, F C Barge

  • 1College of Nursing, Public Health, Mental Health, and Administrative Nursing Department, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.

Journal of National Black Nurses' Association : JNBNA
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Homeless women experience significant loss of autonomy and future uncertainty, impacting their mental health and children. Shelter living is perceived as detrimental to children, highlighting a critical gap in supportive housing services.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited research exists on homeless women's perspectives regarding their housing situations.
  • Existing data primarily focuses on demographics and health status, neglecting subjective experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and describe the perceptions of housing situations among women experiencing homelessness.
  • To expand the understanding of homeless women's lived experiences.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory-descriptive study was conducted.
  • Focus groups were utilized with 70 women residing in shelters.
  • Content analysis was applied to the focus group data.

Main Results:

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  • Homelessness was perceived as a loss of autonomy and marginal control over life.
  • Participants expressed uncertainty about their future and their children's future.
  • Loss of autonomy contributed to mental strain, including feelings of depression, worry, and fear.
  • Shelter living was not considered child-friendly, raising concerns about its impact on children.

    • Conclusions:

    • Homelessness profoundly affects women's sense of control and future outlook.
    • The mental health toll of homelessness, particularly concerning children, is significant.
    • Current shelter environments may not adequately support the needs of children, indicating a need for improved housing solutions.