Cross-national Analysis of Legislation, Policy and Service Frameworks for Adolescent Young Carers in Europe
Cross-national Analysis of Legislation, Policy and Service Frameworks for Adolescent Young Carers in Europe
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DOI：
10.1080/13676261.2021.1948514
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发表时间：
2021-07-06
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1.9
通讯作者：
Hanson, Elizabeth
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作者：
Leu, Agnes;Guggiari, Elena;Hanson, Elizabeth
尽管一些国家的政策反应的年轻照顾者（YCs）的检查，这项研究提供了第一个全面的跨国比较不同的立法，政策和服务框架，存在保护和支持青少年年轻照顾者（AYCs）在六个欧洲国家（意大利，荷兰，斯洛文尼亚，瑞典，瑞士和英国），以及如何制定这些。到目前为止，研究的重点是估计AYC的数量和护理任务的影响。在初步审查了对青年承诺的政策反应之后，进行了专家访谈。在纳入前青年委员会的反馈意见之前，对25个访谈进行了个案研究分析，并进行了跨国综合。对青年商会的反应各不相同，有的在政策和立法上给予保护和支持，有的对青年商会下定义，有的则完全不予承认和支持。调查结果强调了扩大现有立法，政策和服务框架，包括青年俱乐部的潜力，以及承认和提高认识的青年俱乐部的重要性。应提高社会各阶层的认识，例如保健、社会和教育部门的专业人员以及一般公众的认识。需要为青年人下一个定义，使青年人能够自我识别，并应将青年人视为政策制定者的一个重要目标群体。
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.