The Positive Role of School Climate on School Victimization, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among School-Attending Homeless Youth

Cumulative adversity profiles among youth experiencing housing and parental care instability

“…This is supported by many studies indicating similar patterns related to the negative impact of housing instability (Barnes et al, 2018;Moore et al, 2018;Labella et al, 2017;Rice & Tan, 2017) and low levels of parental care (Engert et al, 2011;Maughan & McCarthy, 1997;Tykra et al, 2008). Instability and victimization experiences are often experienced concurrently and accumulate to amplify stress proliferation that impedes healthy development and creates substantial barriers to well-being (Family and Youth Services, 2014;Moore et al, 2018). Significant differences between the victimization experiences of students in each instability group spotlight these patterns, serving as a potent signal that these students are at greatly elevated risk.…”

“…Almost 80% experienced post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (Family and Youth Services Bureau, 2014). A recent study of school-attending homeless students found higher rates of depression, suicidal ideation, victimization, and feeling unsafe in school than their housing-stable peers (Moore, Benbenishty, Astor, & Rice, 2018). Loss of or low levels of consistent parental care are associated with impairments in health, greater behavioral risk, and vulnerability for psychopathology (Engert, Efanoy, Dedovic, Dagher, & Pruessner, 2011;Maughan & McCarthy, 1997;Tykra, Wier, Price, Ross, Anderson, Wilkinson, & Carpenter, 2008).…”

“…Due to the considerable amount of time spent in school-and schools being the principal site of social interactions at this developmental phase-school settings offer an important opportunity to identify and offer supportive resources to young people and their families. Recent studies have highlighted how important schools are for providing aid for students and families experiencing housing challenges (Jones, Bowen, & Ball, 2018;Moore et al, 2018). These studies show how positive school climates, proactive school administrators, and observant school staff can identify and connect youth to supportive services such as family housing programs, mental health services, and nutritional programs.…”

Exploring Physical, Nonphysical, and Discrimination-Based Victimization among Transgender Youth in California Public Schools

“…Physical and Nonphysical Victimization This study included items assessing physical and nonphysical victimization and discriminatory peer bullying in the past year. These items have been in recent studies on transgender youth and the general youth population (De Pedro and Esqueda 2017; Moore et al 2018). Seven items comprised the physical victimization scale (= 0.75) asking whether in the past 12 months on school property, students had been pushed, shoved, slapped, hit, or kicked by someone who wasn't just kidding around; been in a physical fight; was afraid of being beaten up; had property stolen or deliberately damaged; been threatened with harm; been threatened or injured with a weapon (gun, knife, club, etc.…”

Short Message Service Surveying With Homeless Youth: Findings From a 30-Day Study of Sleeping Arrangements and Well-Being

“…Regarding depression, Brown et al (2015) found that more than one third of their sample of homeless youth met diagnostic criteria for major depression, and 47% of homeless youth attending school reported feeling depressed in the past year, with males significantly less likely to feel depressed compared with females (Moore, Benbenishty, Astor, & Rice, 2018). Young people combating homelessness experience numerous psychological stressors such as depression that may place them at risk of substance misuse (Hadland et al, 2011; Lim et al, 2016; Nyamathi et al, 2012).…”