Navigating peer-influences in a large youth homeless shelter in North America

Jonathan Alschech, Tolulola Taiwo-Hanna and Michael L. Shier

Children and Youth Services Review, 2020, vol. 108, issue C

Abstract: This study explored how youth who reside in a large youth homeless shelter in North America view and navigate peer-influences in the shelter. Research shows that peer influences in the lives of youth experiencing homelessness are both a risk factor and a protective factor. In order to inform the development of shelter policies and interventions that reduce and contain peer influences that put the residents at risk while cultivating peer support and cohesion, a better understanding of the residents’ views and insights regarding peer-influences is needed.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104665

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