Adolescents' challenging and grief-filled transitions when living with a parent with ALS

A qualitative interpretive study

Bibliographic Data

ID4600407
AuthorsNina Malmström (0000-0001-6878-3011, University of Gothenburg, corresponding author), Joakim Öhlén (0000-0003-2429-8705, Region Västra Götaland), Birgitta Jakobsson Larsson (0000-0003-0404-5938, Uppsala University), Sofia Nilsson (0000-0002-8847-9559, Sahlgrenska University Hospital), Stefan Nilsson (0000-0003-2160-1983), Ingela Nygren (0000-0002-0091-924X, Uppsala University), Peter M Andersen (0000-0003-0094-5429, Umeå University), Audrey Ozanne (0000-0003-1737-3359, Sahlgrenska University Hospital), Anneli Ozanne
Year2024
Volume354
Pages117063
Publication date2024-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117063
PMID38971043
OpenAlexW4400026812
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited40

The unbalanced life situation may hinder the adolescents' identity formation and emancipation, which are developmentally important for managing a healthy and independent adulthood. The results emphasize the importance of early targeted support to reach this vulnerable group in order to secure their health

Developmental psychology · Grief · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Sociology · Anthropology · Family Support in Illness · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology