Hidden Young Carers: the Experiences, Needs and Resilience of Children Caring for Parents and Relatives with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and the United Kingdom, 2006

UKDA study number:6002

Principal Investigators

Becker, S.
Evans, R.
University of Nottingham. School of Sociology and Social Policy

Data Collector

Evans, R.

Sponsor

Economic and Social Research Council

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UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

March 2009 (2nd Edition)

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6002 . Hidden Young Carers: the Experiences, Needs and Resilience of Children Caring for Parents and Relatives with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and the United Kingdom, 2006

Depositor:

Becker, S. , University of Nottingham. School of Sociology and Social Policy

Principal Investigators:

Becker, S. , University of Nottingham. School of Sociology and Social Policy

Evans, R. , University of Nottingham. School of Sociology and Social Policy

Data Collector:

Evans, R.

Sponsor:

Economic and Social Research Council
Grant Number: RES000221732A

Abstract:

This cross-national study investigates the experiences, needs and resilience of children and young people caring for parents or relatives with HIV/AIDS (‘young carers’) in Tanzania and the UK. This study explores similarities and differences in the experiences of this hidden group of young carers.

The study aimed to understand children’s everyday experiences of unpaid care work in families affected by HIV/AIDS; the push and pull factors influencing whether and why they take on care-giving tasks; the outcomes for children and families; the factors that can reduce children’s vulnerability to negative outcomes and promote their ‘resilience’; caring relationships within families; and how young carers can best be supported in terms of policy and social welfare practice.

The study's child-focused methodology acknowledged children’s active roles in constructing their caring roles and the social determinants which influence these. Ninety-three semi-structured interviews were conducted with children and young people with caring responsibilities, parents/relatives with HIV and service providers supporting the families in Tanzania and the UK. Participatory methods were also used with the children, including drawings, written diaries and photographs.

Further information on the study is available from the ESRC's award page.

Main Topics:

Children's and young people's everyday experiences of caring for a parent/relative with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and the UK; resilience of children and young people and impacts of young caregiving and HIV/AIDS on individual children, the family, school and wider community in Tanzania and the UK; children's and parents'/relatives' experiences of Non-Governmental Orginisation (NGO) services and professional support in Tanzania and the UK; service providers' experiences of effective practices in supporting children caring for parents/relatives with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and the UK; needs and requirements for support of young carers and their families.

Coverage:

Time Period Covered: September 2006 - April 2007
Dates of Fieldwork: July 2006 - December 2006
Country: Tanzania; United Kingdom
Geography: Arusha; Dar es Salaam; East Midlands; Eastern England; Greater London; Kilimanjaro; Manyara; South East England; West Midlands; Scotland
Spatial Units: No spatial unit
Observation Units: Individuals; Families/households; Institutions/organisations
Kind of Data: Textual data; Individual (micro) level; Semi-structured interview transcripts, Diaries, Focus group transcripts

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: Cross-national; Subnational
Population: Children and young people caring for a parent/relative with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and the UK. Parents/relatives with HIV or guardians in Tanzania and the UK service providers from non-governmental organisations supporting children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and the UK. Group discussions with young adults with HIV in Tanzania.

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: Purposive selection/case studies
Number of Units: 93 semi-structured interviews; 2 focus groups; 21 life-story diaries
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview; Telephone interview; Diaries; Focus group; Life story books and drawings with children and young people,
Weighting: Not applicable

Language(s) of Written Materials:

Study Description: English and Swahili
Study Documentation: English

Access:

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Date of First Release:

8 September 2008

Date of Latest Release:

09 March 2009 ( 2nd Edition )

Copyright:

S. Becker and R. Evans

File last updated:

9 March 2009