Table 1.
Characteristics of the current sample
| Variable | n (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 20.84 (2.1) | |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 37 (46.8) | |
| Male | 42 (53.2) | |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White not of Hispanic origin | 45 (57.0) | |
| Other | 34 (43.0) | |
| Childhood abuse history | ||
| Physical abuse | 36 (45.6) | |
| Sexual abuse | 33 (41.8) | |
| Having ever been in foster care | 26 (32.9) | |
| The number of nights participants stayed in different settings over the past 365 days: | ||
| In stable housing (paying rent) | 41.32 (92.09) | |
| With family members in their home | 89.10 (115.74) | |
| With friends in their home | 94.42 (107.59) | |
| With romantic partner in his/her home | 18.59 (51.23) | |
| In a shelter or mission | 6.97 (30.82) | |
| In abandoned building | 11.09 (46.74) | |
| In jail | 8.38 (22.77) | |
| Someplace indoors (e.g., a bus or a train station) | 4.38 (26.57) | |
| Someplace outdoors (e.g., on the street or in a park) | 71.94 (105.39) | |
| In a residential treatment program | 6.89 (28.51) | |