Your Shelter or Mine? Romantic Relationships Among the Homeless

    Authors

    R. L. Rayburn;J. Corzine

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Deviant Behav.

    Keywords

    HEALTH; MARRIAGE; YOUTH; BEHAVIORS; GENDER; IMPACT; CRIME; WOMEN; RISK; Criminology & Penology; Psychology, Social; Sociology

    Abstract

    The topic of sex and love is notable by its absence within the research literature on homelessness. If these topics are discussed, they are generally approached from a negative standpoint with a focus on topics such as HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual victimization, or sexual abuse. With growing bodies of literature on homelessness and the many benefits of committed relationships, it is surprising that there is a lack of studies on these intersecting topics. By way of in-depth interviews, this article takes an initial look at the neglected study of the love lives of the homeless. These narratives provide information on the lives of homeless individuals, the importance of romantic relationships and sex, and challenges to these relationships. Recommendations for further research are provided.

    Journal Title

    Deviant Behavior

    Volume

    31

    Issue/Number

    8

    Publication Date

    1-1-2010

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    756

    Last Page

    774

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000282026000004

    ISSN

    0163-9625

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