Year: 2020
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Master of Social WorkPurpose: The purpose of this literature review is to explore the connection between residents of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) who use substances and the loneliness that can occur upon being permanently housed in PSH specific buildings.Hypotheses: Loneliness is prevalent amongst individuals who recently move into a PSH unit, PSH residents will experience more connections with other residents through housing based social events, and PSH residents will use substances to socialize with others in the project-based building they reside in.Methods: 642 peer-reviewed articles were identified and 15 articles were eligible.Results: Loneliness, connecting with other residents, and substance use with others in PSH are themes that appeared in the research.Discussion: Isolation can lead to other health issues and positive socialization should occur to improve the quality of life of individuals experiencing homelessness.PSH participants did utilize substances as a means to socialize with others in project-based PSH buildings.
Author: Brown, Rosany
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6986313152