The impact of homelessness on children  

Oleh:

Shinn, Marybeth ; Rafferty, Yvonne

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: American Psychologist vol. 46 no. 11 (Nov. 1991), page 1170-1179.

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Perpustakaan PKPM Nomor Panggil: A88 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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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 pmblems, and educational underachievement. 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 initiati'les are needed to meet the needs of homeless children.

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