Male street prostitution in Dublin: a psychological analysis |
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Authors: | McCabe Ian Acree Michael O'Mahony Finbar McCabe Jenny Kenny Jean Twyford Jennifer Quigley Karen McGlanaghy Edel |
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Affiliation: | Psychologists in Primary Schools, Dublin, Ireland. ian@pips.ie |
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Abstract: | This study assessed the mental health characteristics of 12 male street prostitutes (MSPs) in Dublin, with particular regard to issues of homelessness, substance abuse, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem. Participants completed five psychometric tests, which indicated that all of the participants had above average levels of depression and suicidal ideation and low levels of self-esteem. This study found that candidates likely to become MSPs are young males with a combination of factors, including a background of childhood sexual or physical abuse, leaving school early, running away from home, and a dependence on heroin. |
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