2021
Is there more public support for US Veterans who experience homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder than other US adults?
Tsai J, Shen J, Southwick S, Pietrzak R. Is there more public support for US Veterans who experience homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder than other US adults? Military Psychology 2021, 33: 15-22. PMID: 38536358, PMCID: PMC10013517, DOI: 10.1080/08995605.2020.1842036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMore federal fundingPolitical identificationRepublican PartyPublic supportHomelessnessNational online surveyFederal fundingPrivate programsGreater supportPublic knowledgeBackground characteristicsAttitudesOnline surveyGreater safety concernsPositive attitudesGovernmentPartiesPolicySupportFundingProgramPosttraumatic stress disorderParticipantsVeteransKnowledge
2017
Changes in Public Attitudes and Perceptions about Homelessness Between 1990 and 2016
Tsai J, Lee CYS, Byrne T, Pietrzak RH, Southwick SM. Changes in Public Attitudes and Perceptions about Homelessness Between 1990 and 2016. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2017, 60: 599-606. PMID: 29027669, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPublic attitudesLiberal attitudesHomeless populationHomeless individualsNew public health approachPublic spacePublic health approachGovernment supportDemographic compositionEthnic minoritiesHomelessnessEconomic recessionGreater supportPublic surveyMore compassionAttitudesHealth approachSubstance abuse problemsAbuse problemsCompassionOnline surveySurvey resultsSupportPanhandlingPolicy