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Understanding young caring in the UK pre- and post-COVID-19: Prevalence, correlates, and insights from three UK longitudinal surveys

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  • Letelier, Alejandra
  • McMunn, Anne
  • McGowan, Andy
  • Neale, Beth
  • Lacey, Rebecca

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Despite increasing awareness of young carers in recent years, there remains a significant gap in our understanding of both the prevalence and the characteristics of young carers. Our study aims to address this gap by examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence and characteristics of young carers.

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  • Letelier, Alejandra & McMunn, Anne & McGowan, Andy & Neale, Beth & Lacey, Rebecca, 2024. "Understanding young caring in the UK pre- and post-COVID-19: Prevalence, correlates, and insights from three UK longitudinal surveys," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 166(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:166:y:2024:i:c:s0190740924005814
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.108009
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