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The relationship between well-being and meaning-making in kinship caregivers

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  • Cavanaugh, Daniel L.
  • Sutherby, Carolyn G.
  • Sharda, Elizabeth
  • Hughes, Anne K.
  • Woodward, Amanda T.

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This exploratory study provides early research to understand the relationship between levels of meaning-making and well-being in kinship caregivers. It is hypothesized that there will be a positive correlation between meaning-making and well-being.

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  • Cavanaugh, Daniel L. & Sutherby, Carolyn G. & Sharda, Elizabeth & Hughes, Anne K. & Woodward, Amanda T., 2020. "The relationship between well-being and meaning-making in kinship caregivers," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 116(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:116:y:2020:i:c:s0190740920302668
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105271
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