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ERIC Number: EJ1063723
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jul
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0044-118X
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Child Abuse, Street Victimization, and Substance Use among Homeless Young Adults
Tyler, Kimberly A.; Melander, Lisa A.
Youth & Society, v47 n4 p502-519 Jul 2015
Although previous research documents high rates of child abuse, street victimization, and substance use among homeless youth, few studies have investigated these three constructs simultaneously, and thus little is known about how various forms of victimization are uniquely associated with substance use among this population. The purpose of this article is to examine the relationship among child sexual and physical abuse, street victimization, and partner violence with substance use among 172 homeless young adults. Path analysis results revealed that males and those who reported parental drug problems were significantly more likely to have higher rates of substance use. Those who suffered more childhood physical and sexual abuse and those who experienced more types of relationship violence were more likely to report greater frequency of substance use. The intersection of various forms of victimization with substance use may have important implications for service providers working with this population.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Conflict Tactics Scale
Grant or Contract Numbers: MH064897