A Review of the Literature on LGBTQ Adults Who Experience Homelessness

Little is known about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults who experience homelessness. The current review critically analyzes the scant literature on LGBTQ adults who experience homelessness, with a particular focus on: (1) pathways into homelessness; (2) support needs; (3)...

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Published inJournal of homosexuality Vol. 66; no. 3; pp. 297 - 323
Main Authors Ecker, John, Aubry, Tim, Sylvestre, John
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Taylor & Francis LLC 23.02.2019
Subjects
Adults
Bisexuality
Female
Gender
Gender nonconforming
Health status
HIV
Homeless people
Homeless Persons
Homosexuality
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Lesbianism
LGBTQ people
Literature reviews
Male
Mental health
Quality of care
Risk Factors
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Substance abuse
Transgender persons
Transsexuality
LGBTQ
vulnerable housing
adults
bisexual
Lesbian
homelessness
gay
transgender
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Summary:Little is known about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults who experience homelessness. The current review critically analyzes the scant literature on LGBTQ adults who experience homelessness, with a particular focus on: (1) pathways into homelessness; (2) support needs; (3) targeted programming; and (4) exits out of homelessness. A total of 143 articles were identified, and 16 articles met the criteria of appropriate age range, article quality, and relevance of topic. Results from this review demonstrate that homeless LGBTQ adults have unique physical and mental health challenges, largely concerning HIV and substance use. Transgender and gender non-conforming adults who experience homelessness encounter several challenges in the homelessness system, particularly in regard to safety and gender-affirming supports. Recommendations focus on practical implications for support and suggestions for future research.
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ISSN:0091-8369
1540-3602
DOI:10.1080/00918369.2017.1413277