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Community integration when moving on from permanent supportive housing
Author(s) -
Gurdak Kristen,
Tiderington Emmy,
Stefancic Ana
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/jcop.22389
Subject(s) - community integration , social integration , bivariate analysis , psychology , community building , supportive housing , quality of life (healthcare) , sense of community , community organization , quality (philosophy) , service (business) , gerontology , social psychology , sociology , medicine , public relations , business , political science , marketing , psychiatry , computer science , physical therapy , philosophy , epistemology , machine learning , anthropology , psychotherapist
Aims This study explored community integration within a Moving On initiative that assisted individuals with the transition from permanent supportive housing (PSH) to more independent housing without service requirements. Methods Participants completed baseline interviews while in PSH ( n = 90) and, for those who moved on, a follow‐up 1‐year post‐move ( n = 45). Bivariate analyses and OLS regression were used to examine community integration outcomes and potential correlates. Results For participants who moved on, subjective social quality of life and sense of community were higher post‐move, while physical integration decreased, and time spent at home increased. Gender, mastery, and housing quality were associated with community integration post‐move. Conclusion Moving On did not adversely impact most aspects of community integration, though PSH residents may need more support to facilitate participation in routine activities outside their home post‐move. Findings also highlight the importance of supporting mastery given its potential role in community integration.