Characteristics and needs of people living homeless in León (Nicaragua): Similarities and differences with other groups in severe social exclusion

The study examines various aspects (e.g. socio-demographic characteristics, access to economic resources, social support, chronicity and access to new technologies) in a sample of homeless people living in León (Nicaragua; n = 68). A questionnaire was used to collect the data. The results showed tha...

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Published in:International social work 2022-03, Vol.65 (2), p.328-342
Main Authors: Vázquez, José Juan, Suarez, Alexia, Berríos, Alberto, Panadero, Sonia
Format: Article
Language:English
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Comparative studies
Cultural differences
Demography
Economic resources
Homeless people
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Social exclusion
Social support
Sociodemographics
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Summary:The study examines various aspects (e.g. socio-demographic characteristics, access to economic resources, social support, chronicity and access to new technologies) in a sample of homeless people living in León (Nicaragua; n = 68). A questionnaire was used to collect the data. The results showed that people experiencing homelessness in León (Nicaragua) have enormous social difficulty, with high levels of chronification. Despite the major cultural and developmental differences between Spain and Nicaragua, there are considerable similarities between people living homeless in the two countries, while there are significant differences compared with waste pickers in León (Nicaragua) regarding the same aspects.
ISSN:0020-8728
1461-7234
DOI:10.1177/0020872819896820