title: Residential Instability Among Low-Income Families: A Concept Analysis.
abstract: Residential instability is relatively common among low-income families and is associated with a host of negative outcomes, especially for children and adolescents. Psychiatric nurses, especially those in the advanced practice role, observe the consequences of residential instability within the clinical setting. Yet, to-date, the concept is somewhat vague and its essential meaning and definition remain unclear. The aim of this paper is to develop a definition of residential instability using Wilson's method of concept analysis. An overview of historical perspectives is included. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research and application within clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: University of Rhode Island College of Nursing. Electronic address: brandi.l.parker@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Brandi Parker
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Cotton
authors.affiliation: University of Rhode Island College of Nursing.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schwartz-Barcott
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D006801:Humans; D011203:Poverty; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*