Trading sex: Voluntary or coerced? The experiences of homeless youth

Tyler, Kimberly A.; Johnson, Katherine A.

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“…High rates of depressive symptoms have been reported among homeless youth (Whitbeck, Hoyt, & Bao, 2000) and these youth are generally more vulnerable; consequently, they are more likely to be taken advantage of and may be pressured or coerced into trading sex (Tyler & Johnson, 2006). Another risk factor that has been found to be associated with trading sex is partner sexual coercion.…”

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“…Another risk factor that has been found to be associated with trading sex is partner sexual coercion. One qualitative study found that homeless young women were often coerced or pressured by friends or partners to trade sex because these people also benefit from this exchange by obtaining money or drugs (Tyler & Johnson, 2006). Being taken advantage of by friends and partners is not uncommon among street youth (Janus, Archambault, Brown, & Welsh, 1995;Tyler, Hoyt, Whitbeck, & Cauce, 2004).…”

Section: Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Youth who engage in delinquent activities may also be at greater risk for trading sex for items that they deem necessary and when they have no other means of obtaining them (Greene et al, 1999;Mallory & Stern, 2000). In addition to delinquency, having friends who trade sex is also a risk factor for youth themselves engaging in this same activity Tyler & Johnson, 2006). This can occur via associations with these friends as well as through pressure and coercion from friends who trade sex (Tyler & Johnson, 2006).…”

Section: Street Survivalmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition to delinquency, having friends who trade sex is also a risk factor for youth themselves engaging in this same activity Tyler & Johnson, 2006). This can occur via associations with these friends as well as through pressure and coercion from friends who trade sex (Tyler & Johnson, 2006). Finally, although few studies have examined whether being propositioned to trade sex has an effect on the likelihood of young people doing so, one qualitative study found that not all youth who were propositioned to trade sex actually did so whereas other youth who were not propositioned to trade sex personally sought out people with whom to trade sex (Tyler & Johnson, 2006).…”

Section: Street Survivalmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Because of their lack of resources, trading sex may be viewed as a practical solution to the current financial situation of homeless youth (Hagan & McCarthy, 1997;Mallory & Stern, 2000;Van Leeuwen et al, 2004;Whitbeck & Hoyt, 1999). Rates of trading sex among homeless youth have been found to vary significantly by study from approximately 11% to 46% (Beech, Myers, & Beech, 2002;Greenblatt & Robertson, 1993;Greene, Ennett, & Ringwalt, 1999;Halcon & Lifson, 2004;Kipke, Unger, O'Connor, Palmer, & LaFrance, 1997;Kral, Molnar, Booth, & Watters, 1997;Martinez et al, 1998;Tyler & Johnson, 2006;Van Leeuwen et al, 2004).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Risk Factors for Trading Sex among Homeless Young Adults

Tyler

2007

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Although numerous homeless youth report trading sex, few studies have examined risk factors associated with trading sex and even fewer have employed multivariate analyses to examine this relationship, even though trading sex is associated with many negative health outcomes. Based on a sample of 151 homeless young adults in the midwestern United States, logistic regression analyses revealed that for each additional year of age, youth were 37% more likely to have traded sex (AOR = 1.37; 95% CI = .99-1.90). White youth were 84% less likely to have traded sex than nonwhite youth (AOR = .16; 95% CI = .03-.77). Furthermore, youth who had been employed full time were 80% less likely to have traded sex (AOR = .20; 95% CI = .05-.85). For every one unit increase in depressive symptoms, there was an 11% increase in the likelihood of ever having traded sex (AOR = 1.11; 95% CI = .99-1.24). Additionally, those who had friends who traded sex were approximately five times more likely to have ever traded sex themselves compared to those with no friends who had traded sex (AOR = 5.17; 95% CI = .95-28.12). Finally, youth who were propositioned to trade sex were almost five and one-half times more likely to have ever done so compared to youth who had not been propositioned (AOR = 5.45; 95% CI = 1.02-29.17). Overall, the results have important implications for the health and well-being of this high-risk population.

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Section: Well-beingmentioning

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Section: Street Survivalmentioning

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Risk Factors for Trading Sex among Homeless Young Adults

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Adolescent homelessness: Evaluating victimization risk based on LGBT identity and sleeping location

Flatley

Hatchimonji

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et al. 2022

Journal of Adolescence

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Background Teen homelessness confers risk for victimization experiences, and teens that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) are at an even greater risk of experiencing victimization and homelessness. Methods Using the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, we evaluated the association of experiencing homelessness with physical and sexual victimization and we examined whether LGBT identification moderated this relationship. We also evaluated if the odds of experiencing sexual and physical victimization differed depending on the reported sleeping location. Results Students who reported homelessness had increased odds of having experienced physical and sexual victimization. LGBT identity was related to increased risk for physical and sexual victimization; however, LGBT identity did not moderate the relationship between homelessness and victimization. Considering nighttime sleeping arrangement, students who reported having no usual place to stay had the highest odds of experiencing sexual or physical victimization, followed by car, park, campground, hotels/motels, emergency housing, and doubled‐up with family or friends. Notably, all homeless sleeping locations were associated with increased odds of experiencing victimization relative to sleeping at a parent or guardian's home. Conclusions Our findings confirm links between teen homelessness and sexual and physical victimization, as well as increased risk for victimization experienced by LGBT youth. Special considerations should be made when developing and implementing interventions for teens experiencing homelessness and teens who identify as LGBT.

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Homelessness among Substance-Using Minority Men who have Sex with Men

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Health Issues Confronting Minority Men Who Have Sex With Men

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Trading sex: Voluntary or coerced? The experiences of homeless youth

Cited by 108 publications

References 19 publications

Risk Factors for Trading Sex among Homeless Young Adults

Risk Factors for Trading Sex among Homeless Young Adults

Adolescent homelessness: Evaluating victimization risk based on LGBT identity and sleeping location

Homelessness among Substance-Using Minority Men who have Sex with Men

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