Personal strengths of homeless adolescents living in a high-risk environment

被引：46

作者：

Rew, L ^{[1
]}

Horner, SD ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Texas, Sch Nursing, Austin, TX 78701 USA

来源：

ADVANCES IN NURSING SCIENCE | 2003年 / 26卷 / 02期

关键词：

adolescence; homelessness; personal strength;

D O I：

10.1097/00012272-200304000-00002

中图分类号：

R47 [护理学];

学科分类号：

1011 ;

摘要：

Health-risk behaviors and associated adverse health outcomes in homeless adolescents am well documented. Strengths of these youth that contribute to their health and well-being are seldom acknowledged. The purpose of this secondary analysis of qualitative data was to identify strengths that protect homeless youth. Two types of strengths emerged: resources and self-improvement. Resources served as the foundation for survival whereas self-improvement served as a process that enabled youth to consider a more healthy future. By recognizing the many strengths of homeless youth, nurses may develop community-based programs to help this population reenter society.

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