Characteristics and experiences of homeless adults: A comparison of single men, single women, and women with children

摘要: Based on a broad sample of 228 homeless adults from throughout Buffalo, New York, single women (n = 56), with children 41), and men 131) were compared wide range measures established reliability validity. total lifetime income all sources, the poorest three groups was children. The two reported greater psychological distress than men, had more contact family members, likely to have been recently assaulted, less history substance abuse or criminal behavior. Although stressful life events commonly associated homelessness children, measure used contained few items pertaining child-rearing. findings suggest that examined different needs require interventions. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.