TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - A qualitative examination of masculinity, homelessness, and social class among men in a transitional shelter
JO  - Psychology of men and masculinity
A1  - Haag, Sarah
A1  - Shepard, Samuel
A1  - Hernandez, Javier
A1  - Stinson, Ren
A1  - Liu, William Ming
SP  - 131
EP  - 148
VL  - 10
IS  - 2
N2  - 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 />
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SN  - 1524-9220
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0014999
ID  - ref1
ER  -