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Miller, A. Therese; And Others – Adolescence, 1990
Examined Orten and Soll's typology and Homer's conceptualization of runaways as "running from" or "running to" something; expanded context to include interactions with family and professionals. Used case study and survey of nine adolescent runaways from residential setting to explore hypotheses. Found majority ran away from…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Conflict, Family Problems