Testing Structural Equation Models or Detection of Misspecifications?
In: Structural equation modeling: a multidisciplinary journal, Band 16, Heft 4, S. 561-582
ISSN: 1532-8007
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In: Structural equation modeling: a multidisciplinary journal, Band 16, Heft 4, S. 561-582
ISSN: 1532-8007
In: Structural equation modeling: a multidisciplinary journal, Band 9, Heft 2, S. 213-232
ISSN: 1532-8007
In: Research on social work practice, Band 27, Heft 6, S. 639-652
ISSN: 1552-7581
Objective: To test the effectiveness of Houvast: a strengths-based intervention for homeless young adults. Method: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted with 10 Dutch shelter facilities randomly allocated to an intervention and a control group. Homeless young adults were interviewed when entering the facility and when care ended. Repeated-measures analyses and logistic regression analyses were conducted by the principle of intention-to-treat framework ( N = 251). Results: Improvements were demonstrated on quality of life; satisfaction with family relations, finances, and health; employed or in school; depression; care needs; autonomy; competence, and resilience in both conditions. A higher proportion of homeless young adults who received care according to Houvast were still receiving care at follow-up and successfully completed the trajectory compared to those who received care as usual. Conclusion: Homeless young adults seem to benefit from service provision in general. Further research on the effectiveness of Houvast is needed after sufficient model fidelity has been achieved.