title: Male street prostitution in Dublin: a psychological analysis.
abstract: This study assessed the mental health characteristics of 12 male street prostitutes (MSPs) in Dublin, with particular regard to issues of homelessness, substance abuse, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem. Participants completed five psychometric tests, which indicated that all of the participants had above average levels of depression and suicidal ideation and low levels of self-esteem. This study found that candidates likely to become MSPs are young males with a combination of factors, including a background of childhood sexual or physical abuse, leaving school early, running away from home, and a dependence on heroin.
authors: Psychologists in Primary Schools, Dublin, Ireland. ian@pips.ie
authors: Ian
authors: I
authors: McCabe
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Acree
authors: Finbar
authors: F
authors: O'Mahony
authors: Jenny
authors: J
authors: McCabe
authors: Jean
authors: J
authors: Kenny
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Twyford
authors: Karen
authors: K
authors: Quigley
authors: Edel
authors: E
authors: McGlanaghy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology; D018453:Homeless Youth / Q000523:psychology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D008297:Male; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012649:Self Concept; D011477:Sex Work / Q000523:psychology*; D060386:Sex Workers / Q000523:psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D055815:Young Adult