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Author Young, Michael G., author

Title Homelessness, addictions and mental health in a northern, rural context : using mixed research methods in a community-based research design to identify gaps in services / Michael G. Young
Published [Los Angeles, California] : SAGE, 2016
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Series SAGE research methods. Cases
SAGE research methods. Cases
Summary The research question in this case focused on the role that gaps in services played in the lives of homeless men and women in Inuvik, North West Territories. In particular, the relationship between concurrent disorders, addictions and mental health problems, and homelessness was examined to determine what role, if any, gaps in services played in being homeless. The research was conducted using a community-based research design employing mixed methods-surveys and focus groups with service providers and homeless persons. I present the findings of this study by working through the processes involved in carrying out the research leading up to the results
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from home page (viewed on December 3, 2015)
Subject Homeless persons -- Drug use -- Research -- Case studies.
Homeless persons -- Mental health -- Research -- Case studies.
Homeless persons -- Services for -- Research -- Northwest Territories -- Inuvik -- Case studies.
Mixed methods research -- Case studies.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Case studies.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1473950090 (ebook)
9781473950092 (ebook)