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How professional support for young carers benefits from a salutogenic approach

Background: Carers (including young carers) experiencing negative outcomes due to their caring role are more likely to report a lower sense of coherence. This article explores young carers' support needs for support provided by professionals. Methods: A total of 20 interviews with young carers and the persons for whom they provide care were analysed by applying Antonovsky's paradigm of salutogenesis. The dimensions of manageability, comprehensibility and meaningfulness served to categorise the data. Findings: The findings show various needs for support within all three dimensions of the sense of coherence. Conclusions: The results outline key support strategies that professionals can use to build the competencies, confidence and resilience of young carers and their families.

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Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
Type of Work
Journal article
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Publication Year
2021
Issue Number
4
Journal Titles
International Journal of Care and Caring
Volume Number
5
Start Page
591
End Page
610