Emerging adult homelessness in geographic perspective: A view from the Rust Belt |
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| Institution: | 1. University at Buffalo School of Social Work, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, United States;2. University of Denver School of Social Work, 2148 S. High St., Denver, CO 80208, United States;3. Homeless Alliance of Western New York, 960 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202, United States;1. Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;2. Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;3. ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand;4. Institute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea;1. Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908;2. Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Box G-S121-5, Providence, RI 02912;3. Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Department of Medicine and Public Health Sciences, A210, 600 Centerview Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 |
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| Abstract: | This study provides a place-centered analysis of homelessness among emerging adults (age 18–24) by examining this issue in the context of the U.S. Rust Belt. In-depth interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of 30 homeless young adults in the small post-industrial city of Buffalo, New York. Our qualitative analysis focused on how place intersects with other factors to shape participants' experiences of homelessness and their views of the city and local social services. Participants described a sense of limited opportunity in Buffalo as well as the frustration that the service spectrum was too small, yet confusing to navigate. These findings point to directions for expanding employment prospects and housing and service options for homeless young adults in small cities. |
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