Do the homeless choose to remain homeless

Abstract

The purpose ofthis constructivist research study wasto examine the topic ofhomelessfamilies in shelters and to explore the possibility thatthe homeless chooseto remain homeless. The author felt this wasanimportant consideration in making the appropriate decision in regard to the continued use ofsheltersto remedy"homelessness", the appropriate operational model,as well as how tofund them. Eleven adult residents of local homeless shelters were interviewed. It would appearthatthe advantages ofshelter living encourage residentsto remain iiitemporary living situations.