Date of Conferral

2021

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Social Work

Advisor

Juanita White

Abstract

Homeless individuals are a disadvantaged and vulnerable population. Some of the issues contributing to homelessness are mental illness, medical problems, substance abuse, domestic violence, and lack of education and affordable housing. Homelessness continues to be a major social issue in the United States, and it profoundly affects individuals ages 25–35 years old. There is limited research identifying the needs of homeless individuals between the ages of 25 and 35 who live in transitional housing in the Chicago area. The purpose of this generic qualitative research study was to explore how homeless individuals ages 25-35 years old describe their lived experiences in transitional housing and explore the support services they need. Another purpose of this generic qualitative study was to allow participants to share their stories. The experiences of six homeless individuals were captured during semistructed, and audio recorded interviews. Data were collected until data saturation was attained. The finding from this study, more funding and support services are needed to help the homeless population. The ecological theory is the conceptual framework that guided the study. The study’s results may assist stakeholders (i.e., city management or leaders) in addressing the problem of homelessness. The findings from this study may assist future policymakers with developing support services for homeless individuals. Furthermore, this study may contribute to positive social change by increasing the likelihood of the development of a program to ensure stable housing and supportive services for homeless individuals aged 25-35 years old.

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