A typology of runaway youths: An empirically based definition

A typology of runaway youths: An empirically based definition

A review of literature is used to develop composite groups of runaways & homeless youths. This proposed typology is then tested with a sample of 186 youths ages 11-21 from runaway shelters & 75 youths living on the street in the south Fla area (63% male; 37% female). Discriminate analysis is...

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Veröffentlicht in:Child & adolescent social work journal 1992-04, Vol.9 (2), p.155-168
Hauptverfasser: Zide, Marilyn R, Cherry, Andrew L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Florida
Homelessness
Runaways
Youth
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Zusammenfassung:A review of literature is used to develop composite groups of runaways & homeless youths. This proposed typology is then tested with a sample of 186 youths ages 11-21 from runaway shelters & 75 youths living on the street in the south Fla area (63% male; 37% female). Discriminate analysis is used to develop an empirically based typology. Implications for clinicians & service providers are discussed. 6 Tables, 20 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0738-0151
1573-2797
DOI:10.1007/BF00755230