Predicting psychiatric symptoms among homeless people.
Multiple regression was used to predict psychiatric symptoms among homeless people. The following variables were significant predictors of psychiatric symptoms: current life satisfaction, previous psychiatric hospitalization, the number of stressful life events, social support, problem drinking, and childhood unhappiness. The results are discussed in terms of their policy and practice implications, particularly the need for crisis intervention services and for dual-diagnosed clients.
Calsyn
R J
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University of Missouri-St. Louis 63121-4499.
Morse
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D000437:Alcoholism; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D015233:Models, Statistical; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012944:Social Support