@article{ref1,
title="A qualitative examination of masculinity, homelessness, and social class among men in a transitional shelter",
journal="Psychology of men and masculinity",
year="2009",
author="Haag, Sarah and Shepard, Samuel and Hernandez, Javier and Stinson, Ren and Liu, William Ming",
volume="10",
number="2",
pages="131-148",
abstract="This study explored the intersection and meaning of homelessness, masculinity, and social class among 15 men who are homeless. Using Consensual Qualitative Research Methodology (Hill, Thompson, & Williams, 1997), three major domains arose from the data: The Homeless Experience, Perceptions of Men and Masculinity, and Changing Social Status. Participants described (a) gaining empathy for the homeless after they became homeless; (b) economic, personal, and substance use and abuse as barriers to moving out of homelessness; (c) retaining their sense of masculinity regardless of being homeless; and (d) aspirations for a better, non-homeless future. Men also discussed the importance of mental health and substance abuse services. Implications for psychologists and future research are discussed.<p />",
language="",
issn="1524-9220",
doi="10.1037/a0014999",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0014999"
}