THE IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS ON CHILDREN

被引：123

作者：

RAFFERTY, Y ^{[1
]}

SHINN, M ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] NYU,NEW YORK,NY 10003

来源：

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST | 1991年 / 46卷 / 11期

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D O I：

10.1037/0003-066X.46.11.1170

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

This article reviews and critiques community-based research on the effects of homelessness on children. Homeless children confront serious threats to their ability to succeed and their future well-being. Of particular concern are health problems, hunger, poor nutrition, developmental delays, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and educational under achievement. Factors that may mediate the observed outcomes include inadequate shelter conditions, instability in residences and shelters, inadequate services, and barriers to accessing services that are available. Public policy initiatives are needed to meet the needs of homeless children.

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页码：1170 / 1179

页数：10

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