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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. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2011.598394.

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.


Item Type
Article
Publication Type
Irish-related, Article
Drug Type
All substances, Opioid
Date
September 2011
Identification #
https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2011.598394
Page Range
pp. 998-1021
Volume
58
Number
8
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HRB (Received)
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