On the fringes: How youth experiencing homelessness conceptualize social and economic inequality–A Photovoice study

Barman‐Adhikari, Anamika; DeChants, Jonah P.; Brydon, Daphne M.; Portillo, Andrea; Bender, Kimberly

doi:10.1002/jcop.22164

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“…In addition, widespread efforts such as a public information campaigns that build compassion and a sense of kinship between members of a community regardless of housing status could potentially result in a community where there are fewer experiences of discrimination. As young people are given more voice to share their experiences and concerns, they are able to speak out about the inequality and exclusion they experience (Barman-Adhikari et al, 2019). Photovoice projects that promote such community action and amplify the voices and role of YAEH have shown promising results at the individual level (Bender et al, 2017) and may improve the views of YAEH in the community.…”

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Experiences of discrimination among young adults experiencing homelessness: Relationship to mental health outcomes.

Narendorf¹,

Palmer²,

Minott³

et al. 2022

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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Young adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH) are at high risk for discrimination. Limited research has documented the extent of discrimination experiences and their relationship to mental health outcomes among this group. This study used data from YAEH who completed self-administered surveys across seven U.S. cities (N = 1,426) to examine the rates and correlates of discrimination experiences and their association with psychological distress and suicidal ideation. Chi-square and multivariate logistic regressions were used to examine the relations between perceived discrimination and race, gender identity, sexual orientation, foster care history, criminal justice history, reasons for homelessness, and length of time homeless. Then, logistic regression was used to examine whether discrimination increased the odds of psychological distress and suicidal ideation, controlling for other factors. Three-fourths (75.8%) of the sample (n = 1,055) reported experiencing at least one of the five forms of everyday discrimination experiences at least a few times a year, with the most common reason attributed to their housing situation (46%). Sexual orientation, juvenile justice involvement, and having been homeless for 2 years or more were associated with increased odds of experiencing discrimination. Discrimination was a strong predictor of psychological distress but was significant only at the bivariate level for suicidal ideation. Study results suggest that experiences of discrimination are common among YAEH and that these experiences increase risk for psychological distress. Providers working with YAEH need to validate and acknowledge the impact of these experiences on mental health. And, communities need to work to reduce discrimination experiences by targeting stigma against YAEH. Public Policy Relevance StatementThis study found that over three quarters of young adults experiencing homelessness reported discrimination experiences and that these were related to higher rates of psychological distress. Interventions that acknowledge these experiences and build resilience are needed to support YAEH paired with community interventions to reduce the public stigma of homelessness that contributes to these experiences and eliminate policies that criminalize homelesness. aaa This document is copyrighted by the American Psychological Association or one of its allied publishers.This article is intended solely for the personal use of the individual user and is not to be disseminated broadly.

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Experiences of discrimination among young adults experiencing homelessness: Relationship to mental health outcomes.

Narendorf¹,

Palmer²,

Minott³

et al. 2022

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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“…al, 2006). Therefore, documenting expressions of in-group empathy is an important contribution to the YEH literature, as YEH have expressed the importance of social awareness and out-group empathy towards YEH (Barman-Adhikari et.al, 2019). Social empathy has generally been applied as a framework to youth programming (Wagaman, 2011), demonstrating that YEH programming can draw on the empathy already being felt and expressed by YEH towards others as a method for empowerment.…”

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Counter-Narratives of Structural Oppressions, Stigma and Resistance, and Reproductive and Sexual Health Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

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Youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) face myriad injustices regarding their reproductive and sexual health and rights. Reproductive and sexual health research with YEH often explores condom-use and sexually transmitted infections, potentially contributing to narrow conceptualizations of YEH as “unclean” or in need of disease-screening. A narrative theory perspective was applied to this study, which allowed for the emergence of alternative storylines, or counter-narratives, which attend to manifestations of power and oppression within the lives of marginalized individuals. Qualitative interviews engaged 30 young people (ages 18–21) accessing shelter services. Narrative analyses identified YEHs’ documentations of dominant narratives related to structural oppressions, stigma, and numerous dimensions of reproductive and sexual health including how they create, through their resistance, counter-narratives that include their preferred futures. YEH emphasized systemic sources of stigma and outlined their criticisms of the state. Within-group stigma emerged as a noteworthy theme, with YEH showing both empathy and ambivalence towards other YEH, along with internalization of stigmatizing narratives about pregnancy and homelessness. Approaches to service provision that further amplify youths’ voices in naming and challenging the many oppressions and stigmas they face should be prioritized. Moreover, policies should be implemented to dismantle the actual root causes of challenges faced by YEH, rather than perpetuating them through measures rooted in interlocking oppressions of discrimination, inequity, and judgment.

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“…Accordingly, the first major practical contribution of the present research is that it provides much‐needed data on the impacts of austerity‐led policies such as the impacts on the well‐being of those involved. That is, scholars could take more note that marginalised communities are willing to re‐tell and contest their marginalisation and research can be a pathway to resistance and empowerment (Barman‐Adhikari et al, 2019; Braunack‐Mayer & Louise, 2008; Chiapperino & Tengland, 2016; Kiddey, 2018; Tanekenov et al, 2018). There are limitations of using visual methods such as this in qualitative research.…”

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A photoelicitation exploration on formally homeless people experience with Universal Credit: System error and 'the government don't care'

Oliveira

2022

Journal Community Psychology

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This article explores the impact of Universal Credit (UC) on a group of formerly homeless people who were forcibly made to experience a system of full of errors and government that, in their view, did not care. The experience of a marginalised and vulnerable group with complex needs allows one to consider the impacts of welfare reforms on vulnerable people. The research was conducted with formerly homeless contacted via organisations that support people who experienced homelessness in Brighton, Southeast of the UK. Five people (32 years and older) participated. Qualitative data were obtained in photo‐elicitation interviews and were thematically analysed. Findings were that they faced a system of error as well as experiencing a sense the government did not care about their situation. The participants expressed their views on how the UC process made them ‘struggle’ and caused them to have to ‘use food banks’, and argued that the staff did not know the policy. The system is singled out as the cause of UC claimants' destitution. For the participants, policymakers' negligence, contempt, and detachment were not hard to understand. The article provides implications for practice and research.

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On the fringes: How youth experiencing homelessness conceptualize social and economic inequality–A Photovoice study

Cited by 13 publications

References 54 publications

Experiences of discrimination among young adults experiencing homelessness: Relationship to mental health outcomes.

Experiences of discrimination among young adults experiencing homelessness: Relationship to mental health outcomes.

Counter-Narratives of Structural Oppressions, Stigma and Resistance, and Reproductive and Sexual Health Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

A photoelicitation exploration on formally homeless people experience with Universal Credit: System error and 'the government don't care'

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