Qualified to care? A comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities

This comparative study examined the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities in Singapore. From a role theory perspective, caregiving experiences are analysed through their: 1) challenges and their coping strategies; 2) motivation of caregiving; and 3) support r...

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Main Authors: Liao, Qianyu, Lin, Aixin Jeanne, Tan, Jun Wei Clara
Other Authors: Sun Hsiao-Li Shirley
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/73569
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-735692019-12-10T12:57:08Z Qualified to care? A comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities Liao, Qianyu Lin, Aixin Jeanne Tan, Jun Wei Clara Sun Hsiao-Li Shirley School of Humanities and Social Sciences DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Family, marriage and women This comparative study examined the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities in Singapore. From a role theory perspective, caregiving experiences are analysed through their: 1) challenges and their coping strategies; 2) motivation of caregiving; and 3) support received. With rising populations of individuals diagnosed with disabilities and the trend of externalising care provision, this study addresses variables affecting caregivers’ role strains to enhance their experiences. Through semi-structured interviews with 23 respondents who described their daily care routines, findings revealed that both groups of caregivers were motivated to provide care out of affection and the social support they received from families and friends. However, the experiences of role strains, types of coping strategies and access to support were fundamentally different. Therefore, a differentiated approach to providing caregiver support would benefit formal and informal caregivers in reducing their role strains, enhancing the overall quality of care in Singapore. Bachelor of Arts 2018-03-29T06:41:30Z 2018-03-29T06:41:30Z 2018 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/73569 en Nanyang Technological University 59 p. application/pdf
institution Nanyang Technological University
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topic DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Family, marriage and women
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Liao, Qianyu
Lin, Aixin Jeanne
Tan, Jun Wei Clara
Qualified to care? A comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities
description This comparative study examined the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities in Singapore. From a role theory perspective, caregiving experiences are analysed through their: 1) challenges and their coping strategies; 2) motivation of caregiving; and 3) support received. With rising populations of individuals diagnosed with disabilities and the trend of externalising care provision, this study addresses variables affecting caregivers’ role strains to enhance their experiences. Through semi-structured interviews with 23 respondents who described their daily care routines, findings revealed that both groups of caregivers were motivated to provide care out of affection and the social support they received from families and friends. However, the experiences of role strains, types of coping strategies and access to support were fundamentally different. Therefore, a differentiated approach to providing caregiver support would benefit formal and informal caregivers in reducing their role strains, enhancing the overall quality of care in Singapore.
author2 Sun Hsiao-Li Shirley
author_facet Sun Hsiao-Li Shirley
Liao, Qianyu
Lin, Aixin Jeanne
Tan, Jun Wei Clara
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author Liao, Qianyu
Lin, Aixin Jeanne
Tan, Jun Wei Clara
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title Qualified to care? A comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities
title_short Qualified to care? A comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities
title_full Qualified to care? A comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities
title_fullStr Qualified to care? A comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities
title_full_unstemmed Qualified to care? A comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities
title_sort qualified to care? a comparative study on the experiences of formal and informal caregivers of individuals with disabilities
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