Some selected psychological and social characteristics of veteran psychiatric inpatients without stable housing.
In this study were compared scores on selected MMPI subscales and demographic variables from 58 veterans with stable housing and 54 veterans without stable housing. Both groups were selected from the same inpatient psychiatric treatment program at the Houston VA Medical Center. The MMPI was administered and a number of demographic variables were collected from patients' archival computerized records. Comparison of MMPI scores indicated that patients without housing had marginally significantly higher scores on the clinical research subscale PD4A (Social Alienation). They were also significantly less likely to be married or employed. Logistic regression analysis indicated that, when multiple predictors were considered, marital status was the only significant risk factor for absence of stable housing. Results underscore the relevance of social services to treatment, discharge, and rehabilitation planning when working with veterans without stable housing.
Thompson
J P
JP
Psychology Service, VA Medical Center, Holcombe, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Thornby
J
J
Boeringa
J A
JA
Lewis
F
F
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008875:Middle Aged; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011594:Psychometrics; D012918:Social Alienation; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*