Social Support of Homeless and Housed Mothers: A Comparison of Temporary and Permanent Housing Arrangements.

Letiecq, Bethany L.; Anderson, Elaine A.; Koblinsky, Sally A.

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ERIC Number: EJ589177

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Publication Date: 1998

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Social Support of Homeless and Housed Mothers: A Comparison of Temporary and Permanent Housing Arrangements.

Letiecq, Bethany L.; Anderson, Elaine A.; Koblinsky, Sally A.

Family Relations, v47 n4 p415-21 Oct 1998

Compares the social support of 115 low-income housed mothers and 92 homeless mothers residing in emergency shelters, transitional housing, and doubled-up arrangements. Results reveal that homeless mothers in emergency shelters and transitional housing had significantly less contact with friends and relatives. Implications for policy development and practice are discussed. (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: Emergency Shelters, Family Environment, Family Programs, Homeless People, Housing Needs, Low Income Groups, Mothers, Policy Formation, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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