Analyzing U.S. tweets for stigma against people experiencing homelessness.

Study

Name

Analyzing U.S. tweets for stigma against people experiencing homelessness.

Description

This study analyzed content from 6400 tweets about homelessness.

Types

Authors

Chantal Hildebrand

Colette Auerswald

Claims from

Twitter users stigmatized the homeless and rationalized ways that they "deserve" to be homeless based on character flaws. Addressing stigma around homelessness may be important.

Journal

Stigma and Health

Topics

Social Psychology

Vulnerable Populations

Web URL

https://doi.org/10.1037/sah0000251