Date of Defense
4-12-2021
Date of Graduation
5-2021
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Joanne DeWit
Second Advisor
Sally Vliem
Third Advisor
Lisa Singleterry
Keywords
adolescent, youth, caregiving, young caregivers’ experience, and young carers
Abstract
In today’s society, the population is aging, and any member of the family could find themselves in the role as an informal caregiver. Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 years old may have these caregiving responsibilities, and it is imperative that healthcare professionals recognize and support this change of roles. A literature review revealed a general lack of research from within the last five years regarding adolescent caregivers. Those studies that were analyzed in the review presented themes of depression, anxiety, lack of education, and insufficient social supports for the adolescent. An unfolding case study was then designed to fill the gap within recent literature, to address these themes, and to provide education to healthcare professionals on the topic.
Recommended Citation
Laurentius, Abbigale, "Exploring the Lived Experience of Adolescent Caregivers" (2021). Honors Theses. 3376.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3376
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Defense Presentation
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Critical Care Nursing Commons, Family Practice Nursing Commons, Geriatric Nursing Commons, Other Nursing Commons, Palliative Nursing Commons