Abstract
Caregiving impacts the postsecondary education and career plans of young adults caring for their aging family members. Little is known about college aged caregivers’ experiences and perceptions of family caregiving, emotional well-being, and relationship quality with family members. An exploratory qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with ten college students. The findings revealed that most students had a positive attitude towards providing care to their aging family members, even though there were negative impacts on their education and work life. Students’ willingness to continue their caregiving role and strengthen the quality of relationships with care receivers outweighed the difficulties and stress. Implications on providing support and assistance across campus are addressed.
Presenters
Man Wai LunAssociate Professor, Social Science, Borough of Manhattan Community College, United States
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Presentation Type
Theme
Ensuring Quality Long-Term Care
KEYWORDS
College students, Family caregivers of older adults, In-depth interview
