Stephen Joseph1, Claire Kendall2, Deirdre Toher3, Joe Sempik4, Jennifer Holland1, Saul Becker5. 1. School of Education, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK. 2. UK Affairs Producer, BBC News, Salford, UK. 3. Department of Engineering, Design and Mathematics, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. 4. School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. 5. Vice Chancellor's Office, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Many young people are involved in caring for parents, siblings, or other relatives who have an illness or disability. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of caring by young people in England. METHOD: A national survey of 925 English young people was conducted using the 18-item survey version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Caring Activities Checklist for Young Carers. RESULTS: Around 7% of young people were identified as doing at least a high amount of caring activity and 3% a very high amount. Most frequently, caring by a young person is for a mother or a sibling, with a physical disability. Caring activity consisted mostly of domestic activities, household management, and emotional care. CONCLUSION: This study provides the most up to date and methodologically sophisticated survey data on the prevalence of young caring in England, with implications for policy and practice.
BACKGROUND: Many young people are involved in caring for parents, siblings, or other relatives who have an illness or disability. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of caring by young people in England. METHOD: A national survey of 925 English young people was conducted using the 18-item survey version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Caring Activities Checklist for Young Carers. RESULTS: Around 7% of young people were identified as doing at least a high amount of caring activity and 3% a very high amount. Most frequently, caring by a young person is for a mother or a sibling, with a physical disability. Caring activity consisted mostly of domestic activities, household management, and emotional care. CONCLUSION: This study provides the most up to date and methodologically sophisticated survey data on the prevalence of young caring in England, with implications for policy and practice.
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