Perceived Stress in Young Carers: Development of a Measure |
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| Authors: | Louise Early D. Clin. Psy Delia Cushway Ph.D. Tony Cassidy Ph.D. |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Psychology Department, Coventry University, Coventry, UK;(2) Psychology Department, Coventry University, Coventry, UK;(3) Psychology Department, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK;(4) Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Hawthorn Building, De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH, UK |
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| Abstract: | We report the development of a 5-factor, 31-item, Young Carers Perceived Stress Scale (YCPSS) from an initial 50-item pool. The scale was developed and tested on 108 young carers aged between 12–18 years, and acceptable Cronbach Alpha values were obtained for the individual factors and the overall scale. In addition, both the overall scale and individual factors produced a pattern of correlations with social support, burden of care, psychological distress, and coping, supporting the initial validity and utility of the scale. |
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| Keywords: | Young Carers Perceived Stress Scale young carers stress burden of care coping |
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