Towards a Relationally and Action‐orientated Social Psychology of Homelessness. Issue 4 (April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hodgetts, Darrin; Stolte, Ottilie; Groot, Shiloh
• Is Part Of: Social and personality psychology compass. Volume 8:Issue 4(2014:Apr.)
• Page Start: 156
• Page End: 164
• Publication Date: 2014-04
• Subjects: Social psychology -- Periodicals; Personality -- Periodicals; 302
• DOI: 10.1111/spc3.12096
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-9004

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Homelessness is a pressing social and health concern that literally embodies broader inequities in society. This article provides an introduction to research in social psychology on homelessness and an emerging research agenda that situates the contributions of social psychologists within the broader social science effort. Attention is given to the consequences of homelessness, definitional issues, the relevance of a turn to place and interpersonal and intergroup relationships, and the importance of an action‐orientated agenda for responding to the complexities of homelessness.</p> </abstract>