The study considered emotional exhaustion, coping capacity, attachment security and trust, perceived safety and structure, and willingness to accept support. While prior research often emphasizes distress, unmet needs, or reduced coping capacity, my findings suggested that trust and perceived safety may play a stronger role in whether support becomes acceptable.

This work strengthened my interest in outreach effectiveness, housing stability, family support, and program models that recognize the deeper psychological barriers underneath refusal. It also reinforced my interest in support systems that are consistent, trauma-informed, relationally safe, and structured in a way that helps people move from instability toward stability.