'We had nowhere to go': An interpretative phenomenological analysis of children's experiences of homelessness.

This article focuses on a qualitative study exploring how children in the UK make sense of their experiences of family homelessness while living in temporary accommodation. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, four children aged 12–13 shared their perspectives on homelessness as a shared family experience characterized by feelings of having "nowhere to go," losses related to living under rules and in cramped conditions, and some positive aspects such as friendships formed in communal spaces. The research highlights the emotional and physical closeness within homeless families, the additional responsibilities children assume, and the importance of relationships in the absence of a stable home. Findings contribute to limited UK-based literature on child homelessness and suggest implications for Educational Psychology practice, emphasizing the need for sensitive research, training, and assessment approaches that center children's voices and experiences.