The objectives of this systematic review were to synthesize available information on social
support and social networks among individuals experiencing chronic homelessness …

Preface~ e richness and diversity of the field of personality assessment is reflected in the"~
ntents of this volume. In keeping with the general goals of the Series, individual chapters …

Abstract" Social Support" comprehensively evaluates research and theory from the
perspective of both the scientist and human service provider. This work is sure to become …

Research suggests that social support can be an important coping resource for athletes
recovering from sport injury. Few studies have investigated this claim, however: To address …

The subset of survivors who evidence resilience rather than pathology following trauma is
frequently overlooked in empirical studies and theoretical discussions of PTSD …

Background Supported housing, integrating clinical and housing services, is a widely
advocated intervention for homeless people with mental illness. In 1992, the US Department …

Two hundred and sixty people with psychiatric disabilities who were socially isolated and
withdrawn were randomly assigned to one of three conditions to facilitate their engagement …

Objective: Supported housing programs have been successful in helping homeless adults
obtain housing. This study examined whether improvements in social integration occur after …

Social support is best viewed as a complex process unfolding in an ecological context. This
process involves transactions between people and their social networks, including the active …

Both direct placement in supported community housing and pretreatment with time-limited
residential treatment are used as approaches to helping chronically homeless adults exit …