Exploring experiences of informal carers of mental health

Developing community intervention in social work in Jordan

Bibliographic Data

ID9974041
AuthorsSahar Al-Makhamreh (Al-Balqa Applied University, corresponding author), Sahar Suleiman AlMakhamreh (Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan)
Year2017
Volume61
Issue6
Pages1042-1053
Publication date2017-03-16
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0020872817695391
OpenAlexW2595516658
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited19

The purpose of this article is to generate meaningful understanding of the mental health informal carers’ experience and to identify a possible approach to social work intervention. A mixed method of quantitative and qualitative analysis was used for data collection. The findings reveal that most of the informal carers are female adult. They experience stress, domestic violence, social exclusion as a result of the caring role, and fear of stigma. Cultural and religious factors must be considered when translating the caring role. The findings suggest implications for social work practice at a community level, utilizing a familial and support-group approach, with a practice that is sensitive to gender and religion

Intervention (counseling · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Social exclusion · Social science · Sociology · Stigma (botany · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Homelessness and Social Issues · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Work