Family Dynamics, Housing, and Recurring Homelessness Among Women in New York City Homeless Shelters
Description:
This study looks at two sets of women who stayed in New York City homeless shelters in 1992—one set as part of a family and the other set as individuals—and at factors associated with an increased risk of their experiencing repeat shelter stays. Descriptive statistics and event history analysis indicate that regardless of whether the women stay in shelters with their families or by themselves, various family dynamics are associated with particular vulnerability to subsequent shelter stays, especially when the women are part of "young" families, are in households with absent children, or disclose a history of domestic violence.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
1999
Volume:
20
Issue:
3
Pages:
371396
Location:
New York