McCabe, Ian and Acree, Michael and O'Mahony, Finbarr and McCabe, Jenny and Kenny, Jean and Twyford, Jennifer and Quigley, Karen and McGlanaghy, Edel (2011) Male street prostitution in Dublin: a psychological analysis. Journal of Homosexuality, 58 (8). pp. 998-1021.
This study assessed the mental health characteristics of 12 male street prostitutes (MSPs) in Dublin, with particular regard to issues of homelessness, substance abuse, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem. Participants completed five psychometric tests, which indicated that all of the participants had above average levels of depression and suicidal ideation and low levels of self-esteem. This study found that candidates likely to become MSPs are young males with a combination of factors, including a background of childhood sexual or physical abuse, leaving school early, running away from home, and a dependence on heroin.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Item Type: | Article |
| Date: | September 2011 |
| Page Range: | pp. 998-1021 |
| Volume: | 58 |
| Number: | 8 |
| EndNote: | View |
| Accession Number: | HRB (Received) |
| Subjects: | VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland > Dublin M Social sciences, economics, law and crime > Vice crime > prostitution B AOD Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Heroin T Demographic Characteristics > Homosexual, bisexual or lesbian |
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