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- Herman Nap, Henk, et al.
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D3.1 Consolidated strategy and theory report : ME-WE project deliverable
- 2018
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This deliverable presents the results from three activities to provide an in-depth systematic overview of successful strategies to improve Young Carers (YCs’) mental health and wellbeing. The results form a base for a consolidated strategy and theory for the ME-WE intervention and app to be further developed in WP4. A Delphi study gathered insights into the visibility, awareness, interventions and future needs of YCs in six European countries and on an international level. In addition, a systematic literature review, a general literature review, and social media analyses were carried out. Following these tasks, a rating, ranking and consolidation task was performed to iteratively build a dynamic ranked high impact list with national and international strategies and programmes that can serve as exemplars for the ME-WE intervention.
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- Santini, Sara, et al.
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Adolescent young caregivers of older, sick or disabled family members : evidence from the ‘ME-WE’ European project online survey in Italy
- 2019
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Ingår i: Presented at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics European Region Congress 2019, Gothenburg, Sweden, May 23-25, 2019.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aims: Several studies at national level show that the phenomenon of Adolescent Young Caregivers (AYCs) of older, sick or disabled family members is increasing, despite the fact that European data are missing. Having family care responsibilities can compromise AYC’s mental well-being, school performance, training, work opportunities and social inclusion. The Horizon 2020 “ME-WE” project, aims at systematizing the knowledge about AYCs at European level and strengthening their resilience.Methods: About 3,000 adolescents (aged 15-17) were surveyed in 2018 in six European countries (Italy, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK) through an on-line questionnaire including demographic questions, the Multidimensional Assessment of Caring Activities Checklist, the Positive and Negative Outcomes of Caring Questionnaire and Kidscreen Questionnaire. The survey had the goal of examining the prevalence of AYCs in the six partner countries and outlining profiles, needs and preferences of European AYCs. Data were analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: In Italy, 243 (i.e. 27% out of 886 surveyed adolescents) were identified as AYCs, mainly females (62.1%). 60.5% of AYCs provided care for their grandparents (80 for grandfathers, 67 for grandmothers). Due to care responsibilities, 3.3% of Italian AYCs found it difficult to attend school and study with proficiency; 3,7% were bullied; 5.8% reported mental health problems (e.g. depression or anxiety). Only 7.8% received support connected with their caring role. Conclusion: “ME-WE” represents the first systematic study on AYCs in Europe. Italian findings highlighted a notable proportion of AYCs of older people and that just a few of them received support, with negative effects on their mental well-being, school performance and social inclusion. In light of the above, tailored policies and interventions for enhancing Italian AYC’s resilience are needed as well as training for boosting educational and health practitioners’ capability of identifying and appropriately sup
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