Who are 'Young Carers'? Analysis of the Use of the Term in German Speaking Countries and Development of a Definition / Wer sind Young Carers? Analyse der Begriffsverwendung im deutschsprachigen Raum und Entwicklung einer Definition
| Autor: | Marianne Frech, Steffen Kaiser, Anna-Maria Spittel, Agnes Leu, Martin Nagl-Cupal, Gisela C. Schulze |
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| Jazyk: | němčina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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030504 nursing
young caregivers kinder und jugendliche als pflegende angehörige pflegende kinder und jugendliche young carers begriffsanalyse junge pflegende 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine definition 030212 general & internal medicine Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 0305 other medical science Humanities concept analysis |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Health Professions, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 19-31 (2019) |
| Popis: | Introduction Children and adolescents with caring responsibility who are looking after a family member or a person close are often hiding from the view of the public. They are not well recognised from professionals from health care, education and social services. Several research as well as support programmes have been initiated within the last years. It became obvious that the term ‘young carers’ was translated in various ways into German and connected with different attributes. An integral understanding is yet of high relevance for the international dialogue as well as for the transfer from theory to practice. Aim The aim of this article is to analyse and conceptualize the use of different terminologies for ‘young carers’ by professionals when providing support for these young people. A definition for the target population was developed for German speaking countries that will provide the groundwork for the scientific and public discourse. Methods A concept analysis by Walker und Avant (2014) was conducted. Results The analysis illustrated the various use of terms as well as defining key characteristics – the presence of an ill person that needs support, the age of these young people, the tasks they perform as well as the involved high responsibility. Discussion Not all children of family members or persons close who have an illness or impairment perform a support role. Only part of these young people take on caring tasks and provide support on a significant level. Conclusion The analysis showed the need for a clarification of the terms used in German speaking countries for ‘young carers’. A commonly applied definition enables an identification of the target group by professionals and the persons concerned. Additionally, it facilitates the alignment to the proceeding international discourse. |
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