Homelessness as One Component of Housing Instability and Its Impact on the Development of Children in Poverty |
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Authors: | Cathryne L Schmitz Janet D Wagner Edna M Menke |
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Institution: | 1. School of Social Service, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103;2. Health and Human Services, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio;3. College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Ohio |
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Abstract: | The number offamilies with children living in poverty and experiencing housing instability and homelessness has increased dramatically over the last two decades. Current public policy decisions will lead to further increases. Understanding the impact of this instability on the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development of children is imperative. Few studies cn'tically examine the effects ofinstability on both domiciled and homeless children. This research examined the effects of homelessness and housing instability on 133 children 8 to 12 years of age living in poverty. Results indicate that whether a child is currently homeless is not as significant as overall stability which may have a long ranging effect on a child's future development. |
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Keywords: | homelessness housing instability children in poverty |
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