Laszlo, I'm not sure I completely understand the link between homelessness and Internet that you're asking about. However, in my (still very preliminary) research with homeless LGBTQ youth in New York City, the Internet is a crucial component of their survival. Indeed, as one focus group participant told me, "Oh, you need the Internet if you're homeless." For most of these young people, this means accessing the Internet via mobile phones or other portable digital devices....and at places with desktops and laptops with free Internet connections, such as the area Apple (computer) stores. Best, ~ Jessie Daniels, PhD -- http://www.jessiedanielsphd.com http://www.racismreview.com http://www.homelessyouthservices.org On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 7:07 PM, Michael Baron <webbaron@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree with Peter. Homelessness can be linked to income/life-style but linking it to a single activity (such as Internet Use or lack of such use) is difficult.
On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Peter Timusk <ptimusk@sympatico.ca> wrote:
I suspect there is a temporary negative correlation. Internet use and access and experience suggest less risk for homelessness. But perhaps homelessness is too closely tied to income.
On 18-Feb-09, at 5:29 PM, Laszlo Ropolyi wrote:
Dear all,
I am looking for some ideas/papers/references about a very specific
social
context of the Internet. Is there any possible link between the Internet and homelessness?
Thanks in advance for any comment.
Laszlo
Laszlo Ropolyi Dept. History and Philosophy of Science Eotvos University Budapest, Hungary
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