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2014

Social Work

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

Homeless

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Young Adult Experiences Of Homelessness: Retrospective Explorations Of Strengths And Resilience, Renee I. Hauwiller May 2014

Young Adult Experiences Of Homelessness: Retrospective Explorations Of Strengths And Resilience, Renee I. Hauwiller

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

Homelessness is a devastating experience, regardless of the stage of life in which it is experienced. For homeless young adults, the experience is particularly challenging, as what ought to be a time of exploration and self-discovery becomes a time focused on basic survival. In this research study, I explored the first-hand, lived experiences of young adults (n = 6) who experienced homelessness between the ages of 16 and 24. Using qualitative methods and a strengths perspective focus, I interviewed six young adults about the way they managed and survived homelessness. I analyzed resulting data from interview transcriptions and developed …


How People Experience The Hospital To Home Project, Britani Lalone May 2014

How People Experience The Hospital To Home Project, Britani Lalone

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

Many individuals who experience chronic homelessness with complex medical and mental health issues use the Emergency Room often. A new program called the Hospital to Home Program (HHP) has been created for people who have at least one chronic health condition, have been to the emergency room five or more times in the previous year, and have a history of chronic homelessness. This qualitative research project sought to explore the participant’s experiences of the HHP as there has been no qualitative research done with the program currently. Seven participants were asked open-ended questions to elicit responses about their quality of …