Cross-national Analysis of Legislation, Policy and Service Frameworks for Adolescent Young Carers in Europe

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ID12601040
AuthorsAgnes Leu (0000-0002-5451-837X, Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, corresponding author), Elena Guggiari (0000-0002-8656-9825, Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences), Daniel Phelps (Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences), Lennart Magnusson (0009-0000-8265-0944, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden), Henk Herman Nap (0000-0003-2545-0510, Vilans – National Expertise Centre on Long-Term Care, Utrecht, the Netherlands), Renske Hoefman (0000-0003-4533-2562, The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP), The Hague, the Netherlands), Feylyn Lewis (0000-0003-2306-8182, Education and Social Work, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK), Sara Santini (0000-0003-4705-4631, IRCCS INRCA, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Centre of Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, Ancona, Italy), Marco Socci (0000-0001-9093-2167, IRCCS INRCA, National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Centre of Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, Ancona, Italy), Licia Boccaletti (0000-0003-0332-1945, Anziani e non solo soc. coop. soc., Carpi, Italy), Hlebec (0000-0002-3691-7959, University of Ljubljana), Valentina Hlebec (Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia), Tatjana Rakar (0000-0002-5357-8194, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia), Tjaša Hudobivnik (Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia), Elizabeth Hanson (0000-0001-7609-4822, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden)
Year2021
Volume25
Issue9
Pages1215-1235
Publication date2021-07-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Youth Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1367-6261 • E-ISSN: 1469-9680
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13676261.2021.1948514
OpenAlexW3192431062
LanguageEN
Citations received15
References cited32

Despite some national examinations of policy responses for young carers (YCs), this study provides a first comprehensive cross-national comparison of the different legislation, policy and service frameworks that exist to protect and support adolescent young carers (AYCs) in six European countries (Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom) and how these are enacted. Until now, research has focused on estimating numbers of AYCs and the impact of caring tasks. A preliminary examination of policy responses to YCs was followed by expert interviews. Case study analysis of 25 interviews and a cross-national synthesis were undertaken before incorporating feedback from former YCs. Different responses to YCs were found, ranging from protection and support in policy and legislation and a definition for YCs, to a total lack of recognition and support. Findings highlight the potential to extend existing legislation, policy and service frameworks to include AYCs, and the importance of recognising and raising awareness of YCs. Awareness should be raised at all levels of society for example with professionals in health, social and education sectors and the general public. A definition for YCs is needed, so AYCs can self-identify and AYCs should be recognised as an important target group for policy makers

Business · Legislation · National Policy · Political science · Public policy · Public relations · Service (business · Family Support in Illness · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Law · Medicine · Nursing · Public Administration · Social and Demographic Issues in Germany

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