Abstract
This article explores the identity of unpaid carers to create a resource to identify their needs. Research findings are considered regarding the adoption or refusal of self-identification as a carer, reasons for caring and the change in the care relationship and the impact on the carer’s life pattern, health, and wellbeing. The elements are pulled together to create a model that highlights various aspects of caregiving. The model recognises the relational and dual (dyadic) nature of care activities and how carers’ experiences are fluid. The typology of six different types of carers is presented: independent carer; occasional ‘drop-in’ carer; constant carer; immersed carer; disenfranchised carer and hidden lost carer. Recommendations are made for further research and practice.
| Translated title of the contribution | Constructing unpaid carers identity model based on their needs and living experiences |
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| Original language | Welsh |
| Pages (from-to) | 51 - 73 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Gwerddon |
| Volume | 39 |
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| Publication status | Published - 31 Mar 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Keywords
- Unpaid carers, identity, caring, policy, support, relationship, family, gender, carer
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Archwilio profiadau bywyd ac anghenion unigolion sy’n rhoi gofal yng Ngogledd Cymru er mwyn datblygu gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o ystyron gwahanol weithgareddau gofalu a’u heffaith ar hunaniaeth unigolion sy’n rhoi gofal.
Lloyd, R. (Author), Davies, M. (Supervisor), 11 Apr 2024Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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