Citation

Rollins JH, Saris RN, Johnston‐Robledo I. J. Soc. Iss. 2001; 57(2): 277-298.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/0022-4537.00213

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This review of the social science literature examines correlates of homelessness. The review is supplemented by the voices of 12 low-income women who are temporarily housed or living in public housing. Homelessness for women is associated with teen pregnancy and parenting, domestic violence, working at minimum-wage jobs, and waiting lists of several years for subsidized housing. We conclude with a summary of women’s experiences accessing government housing programs. Public policy recommendations regarding housing programs are made. Government housing programs are briefly described in an Appendix to the article.