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Capturing the centrality of age and life-course stage in the provision of unpaid care

Published Date: 9.7.2016

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Young carers

Age Young carers Carer support Peer-reviewed journal article Qualitative data

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Young carers

View Publication Age Young carers Carer support Peer-reviewed journal article Qualitative data

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Capturing the centrality of age and life-course stage in the provision of unpaid care

Published Date: 9.7.2016

  • Author/ Authors

    Myra Hamilton, Bettina Cass

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Hamilton, M., & Cass, B. (2016). Capturing the centrality of age and life-course stage in the provision of unpaid care. Journal of Sociology (Melbourne, Vic.), 53(1), 79–93. https://doi.org/10.1177/1440783315625117

Long Summary

This article explores an age-sensitive theory of care-giving, emphasising that the age and life-course stage of carers effects their caring responsibilities and experiences. The article uses research with young carers to gain a greater understanding of how the age at which an individual takes on a caring role impacts them socially and economically.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Discusses the positive and negative effects that young carers describe as associated with caring at a young age
  • Discusses the various barriers that exist for young carers in accessing tertiary education
  • Emphasises the need for age appropriate policies and services relating to caregiving

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Develops a framework that helps to understand the unique needs and experiences of young carers
  • Emphasises the need for greater research about how age can shape the caring role
  • Discusses the way in which the caring process impacts various life stages

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