Children and Young People Living Through a Serious Family Illness: Structural, Interpersonal and Personal Perspectives

This study explores the experiences of children and young people in Britain living through a serious family illness. The study considers the interplay between social structures, social relationships and individual agency. We draw on data from the Millennium Cohort Study to estimate the number of chi...

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Published in:Children & society 2020-01, Vol.34 (1), p.62-77
Main Authors: Payler, Jane, Cooper, Victoria, Bennett, Stephanie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Children
children and young people
Cohort analysis
education
Families & family life
health and wellbeing
Health problems
Health services
Human agency
Illnesses
Mental health
policy and practice
serious family illness
Social relations
Youth
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Summary:This study explores the experiences of children and young people in Britain living through a serious family illness. The study considers the interplay between social structures, social relationships and individual agency. We draw on data from the Millennium Cohort Study to estimate the number of children and young people affected nationally and on seven in‐depth interviews to understand young people’s experiences and the effects on their daily lives. Living through a serious family illness impacts on young people’s educational achievements, mental health and social relationships over long periods. Policy and service responses are suggested.
ISSN:0951-0605
1099-0860
DOI:10.1111/chso.12348