Researchers have found that a history of childhood adversity has shown an increase in the likelihood of experiencing homelessness and subsequent health issues as an adult (Irish, Kobayashi, & Delahanty, 2009; Norman, Byambaa, Butchart, Scott, & Vos, 2012; Bonner et al., 2009). A history of sexual and or physical abuse, neglect, poor relationships with caregivers or parents and out of home placement were all reoccurring themes among the homeless population (Bonner et al., 2009). With over 3.5 million Americans in any given year experiencing homelessness, it is imperative to analyze and understand the causes of homelessness to ensure the services provided to them are effective (Bonner et al., 2009). Additionally, having an understanding of the
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Past research on the financial consequences of homelessness have shown the cost for treating homeless individuals in a hospital can be upward of $3.5 million (estimated $2,000 per individual) for psychiatric services and 4 million in admission costs ("The Cost of Homelessness"). Moreover, according to a two-year survey of homeless individuals, it was found each person cost the taxpayers approximately $14, 800 yearly to keep in jail for offenses such as loitering and $20,000 per year for a bed in prison ("The Cost of Homelessness").
Extensive research has been done on the long-term effects of childhood maltreatment (Irish, Kobayashi, & Delahanty, 2009; Norman, Byambaa, Butchart, Scott, & Vos, 2012) and findings show a strong correlation between being abused as a child and subsequent physical and emotional issues in adulthood. Childhood sexual abuse was related to higher rates of physical health symptoms in adulthood, including general health, gynecologic, and cardiovascular symptoms, and obesity (Irish, Kobayashi, & Delahanty, …show more content…
Although many studies have examined long-term effects of child abuse, including different childhood adversities that lead to experiencing homelessness in adulthood, very few studies have examined the relationship between an individual being separated from their parents/caregivers and the risk of becoming homeless. It is imperative research is conducted to better understand the risk factors associated with becoming homeless. When professionals have the appropriate knowledge available, they could potentially minimize the impact of negative life events such as a child being removed from their parent or primary caregiver. The results of the study will be used to further investigate the effectiveness of early intervention and services available to children who experience such separation from their caregiver.
Participants for the study will be selected to represent the early adulthood age group (18-24-year-olds). The prediction is that a majority of participants will have experienced at least one episode of separation from their parents/caregivers before the age of
Past research on the financial consequences of homelessness have shown the cost for treating homeless individuals in a hospital can be upward of $3.5 million (estimated $2,000 per individual) for psychiatric services and 4 million in admission costs ("The Cost of Homelessness"). Moreover, according to a two-year survey of homeless individuals, it was found each person cost the taxpayers approximately $14, 800 yearly to keep in jail for offenses such as loitering and $20,000 per year for a bed in prison ("The Cost of Homelessness").
Extensive research has been done on the long-term effects of childhood maltreatment (Irish, Kobayashi, & Delahanty, 2009; Norman, Byambaa, Butchart, Scott, & Vos, 2012) and findings show a strong correlation between being abused as a child and subsequent physical and emotional issues in adulthood. Childhood sexual abuse was related to higher rates of physical health symptoms in adulthood, including general health, gynecologic, and cardiovascular symptoms, and obesity (Irish, Kobayashi, & Delahanty, …show more content…
Although many studies have examined long-term effects of child abuse, including different childhood adversities that lead to experiencing homelessness in adulthood, very few studies have examined the relationship between an individual being separated from their parents/caregivers and the risk of becoming homeless. It is imperative research is conducted to better understand the risk factors associated with becoming homeless. When professionals have the appropriate knowledge available, they could potentially minimize the impact of negative life events such as a child being removed from their parent or primary caregiver. The results of the study will be used to further investigate the effectiveness of early intervention and services available to children who experience such separation from their caregiver.
Participants for the study will be selected to represent the early adulthood age group (18-24-year-olds). The prediction is that a majority of participants will have experienced at least one episode of separation from their parents/caregivers before the age of