The experiences of young carers: A meta-synthesis of qualitative findings

Journal of Youth Studies

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 473-487

  Rose, Helena D ^a   Cohen, Keren ^b  

^a LANCASTER UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Disabilities; Exclusion; Health; Identity

Indexed keywords

EID: 77954453013     PISSN: 13676261     EISSN: 14699680     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13676261003801739     Document Type: Article

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