The Social Ecology of Homelessness: Exploring the Dynamics of Engagement among Homeless Street Adults

The study examines interaction patterns of homeless populations. The study explores how this population interacts within a given environment. The current study utilizes a person/environment engagement model to analyze behavioral interaction and perceptions in relation to the environment. The author...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of human behavior in the social environment Jg. 23; H. 1; S. 53 - 74
1. Verfasser: Jones, Brian T.
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Binghamton, NY Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.2013
Haworth Press
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Schlagworte:
Adults
Behavior
Ecology
engagement
Environment
Environmental conditions
Environmental Factors
environmental perception
Homeless
homeless ecology
Homeless people
Homelessness
Human Ecology
interaction
interaction strategies
Interpersonal communication
Perceptions
person-environment
Social Dynamics
Social integration. Social relations. Social participation
Social interaction
Social organization. Social system. Social structure
Sociology
Homeless
engagement
Behaviour
person-environment
Interaction
Perception
homeless ecology
environmental perception
homelessness
interaction strategies
ISSN:1091-1359, 1540-3556
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Zusammenfassung:The study examines interaction patterns of homeless populations. The study explores how this population interacts within a given environment. The current study utilizes a person/environment engagement model to analyze behavioral interaction and perceptions in relation to the environment. The author establishes the notion that engagement is dependent on perception of the environment and actual environmental condition. This dual orientation presents a conundrum between internal feelings and external influence. On the one hand, behavior is a consequence of external environment. On the other hand, environment is the consequence of the individual's behavior. Given harsh conditions, the results revealed that either way of understanding is problematic. The author uses modern ecological perspective to develop conditions and interaction patterns.
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ISSN:1091-1359
1540-3556
DOI:10.1080/10911359.2012.739532