Citation

McCabe I, Acree M, O'Mahony F, McCabe J, Kenny J, Twyford J, Quigley K, McGlanaghy E. J. Homosex. 2011; 58(8): 998-1021.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00918369.2011.598394

PMID

21902489

Abstract

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Child; Adult; Male; Self Concept; Adolescent; Depression; Young Adult; Substance-Related Disorders; Suicidal Ideation; Ireland; Homeless Youth; Psychological Tests; Homosexuality, Male; HIV Infections; Child Abuse, Sexual; Ill-Housed Persons; Sex Workers; Sex Work