Social networks and subjective wellbeing of adults in a Housing First program

This study explored the social network properties and the correlates between social networks and subjective wellbeing of adults (N = 80) in a Housing First (HF) program. Using structured interviews, participants’ social network properties were assessed. Bivariate correlations and backward multiple r...

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Published in:Journal of community psychology 2022-01, Vol.50 (1), p.238-249
Main Authors: Addo, Reuben, Yuma, Paula, Barrera, Irán, Layton, Danielle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Homeless people
Homeless Persons
homelessness
Housing
Housing First
Humans
perceived support
Psychological distress
Social Networking
Social networks
Social Problems
Social Support
subjective well‐being
Well being
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Summary:This study explored the social network properties and the correlates between social networks and subjective wellbeing of adults (N = 80) in a Housing First (HF) program. Using structured interviews, participants’ social network properties were assessed. Bivariate correlations and backward multiple regression analyses were conducted to determine the association between social networks and subjective wellbeing. Findings indicate a combination of years of homelessness, years in housing, frequency of contact, intimate relationship, and perceived social support significantly predicted subjective wellbeing (F (5, 74) = 2.74, p = 0.025). While perceived social support was positively associated with subjective wellbeing, frequency of contact was negatively associated with subjective wellbeing. It is recommended that service providers develop strengths‐focused perspectives of the social networks of HF residents as potential contributors to subjective wellbeing. Service providers may need to pay more attention to HF residents with frequent contacts with network members, as they may have more distress.
ISSN:0090-4392
1520-6629
DOI:10.1002/jcop.22548