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  • Essay / The Homeless in Our Community - 3170

    Table of ContentsLiterature Review — 3Methodology — 5Results — 6Summary — 8Works Cited/Works Used — 9Appendix: Survey Form — 11LITERATURE REVIEWIn this study on information behavior , our group examines the daily information resources, needs, and behaviors of homeless people. The literature search led us to many key resources. Significant literature on our topic includes the daily information needs and information sources of homeless parents, the homeless and information needs and services, and Are economically poor people information poor? Does the digital divide affect homelessness and access to information? by Julie Hersberger, and The Appoverished LifeWorld of Outsiders and Framing Social Life in Theory and Research by ElfredaChatman. Fundamental concepts from the literature show that a study must have a definition of homelessness and information poverty, address the daily information and service needs of homeless people, identify misconceptions about how homeless people shelter perceive and use information, and discuss information-related behaviors and barriers faced by homeless people. Homeless people constitute a growing population in the United States. As the gap between rich and poor widens, more and more people find themselves overwhelmed and displaced, without permanent residence, financial stability, or social networks, such as family, friends, and/or social networks. public aid. In general, homelessness in the United States is the result of unaffordable housing, family fragmentation, domestic violence, mental illness, health problems, substance abuse, unemployment, or a combination many of these problems1 (Hersberger, 2001, p. 119). Research concluded that "homeless" people in their daily lives assessing their information needs in the middle of a sheet.......What types of daily information do you want to encounter here?23.In How useful is what you learn there?1) Not Applicable2) Not useful3) A little useful4) Very useful5) I can't live without it24. Is the information you encounter mostly trivial or useful for making important or important decisions? 1) Trivials 2) Big decisions 3) Small decisions 4) All 5) Others 1525. What would make it easier for you and others to share useful information at this location? 26. What are the disadvantages of obtaining information from this location?27. How important is this place as a way to get help with information about daily life?1) Most important2) Somewhat important3) Not very important4) Not important28. Where is your next best place to get information?29. Is there anything you would like to add about what you just told me?30. Sex31.Age32.THANK YOU!