“A little bit different now”: Impacts of caregiving for parent with cancer on psychosocial development in emerging and young adulthood Journal Article

   


Authors: Mroz, E. L.; Kastrinos, A.; Bacharz, K.; Fisher, C. L.; Applebaum, A. J.
Article Title: “A little bit different now”: Impacts of caregiving for parent with cancer on psychosocial development in emerging and young adulthood
Abstract: Serving as a family caregiver for, and ultimately losing, a parent with advanced cancer in emerging and young adulthood has substantial, life phase-specific implications for psychosocial development. This qualitative study characterizes domains of psychosocial development impacted by cancer caregiving and parental death in this life phase. As part of a larger study, 33 bereaved emerging/young adult caregivers of parents who died following advanced cancer completed semi-structured interviews. A thematic analysis leveraging the constant comparative method was conducted by two coders and generated three themes, which described impacts of caregiving on: identity, life path, and relational intimacy and roles. Analyses also defined specific outcomes within these domains. Findings suggest that cancer caregiving-loss experiences can greatly influence developmental pursuits in this life phase. Findings validate a range of possible psychosocial impacts these caregivers may experience and can guide development of supportive resources for this growing subgroup of bereaved family caregivers. © 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Journal Title: Death Studies
Volume: 49
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0748-1187
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group  
Date Published: 2025-01-01
Start Page: 188
End Page: 199
Language: English
DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2024.2309488
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC11289163
PUBMED: 38293809
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Notes: The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledge in the PDF -- Source: Scopus
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