homelessness, homeless, strengths, character strengths, positive psychology, community psychology
Abstract
This study examined self-perceived strengths among 116 people who were homeless. Those who had experienced a longer period of current homelessness tended to report fewer personal strengths(r= -0.23). Nonetheless, in spite of their marginalized position in society, the vast majority of...
homelessness, housing, social services, services for homeless persons, social work with the homeless
Abstract
One study with two distinct sections was conducted to identify factors facilitating escape from homelessness. In section one, 58 homeless individuals rated possible facilitators of escape (factors they believed would help them become more independent and self-sufficient). In section two, 80...
