Article Figures & Data
Figures
- Figure 1.
Types of support identified by youth, by age (n = 905).
- Figure 2.
Types of support reported by youth with caregiving experience (n = 349).
- Figure 3.
Types of support reported by youth with caregiving experience, by age-group (n = 349).
Tables
Full Samplea Frequency (%) Age, Mean (SD) 18.9 (2.7) 14 to 18 467 (51.6) 19 to 24 438 (48.4) Gender Female 421 (46.5) Male 408 (45.1) Transgender 40 (4.4) Nonbinary 30 (3.3) Other 5 (0.6) Race/Ethnicity White/Caucasian, NH 511 (66.1) Black/African American, NH 77 (10.0) Asian, NH 128 (16.6) 2+ Races, NH 52 (6.7) Other, NHb 5 (0.7) Hispanic 120 (13.4) Highest educational attainment Some high school or lessc 362 (40.0) High school graduate 138 (15.2) Some college/ vocational training/associate degree 286 (31.6) Bachelor's degree or higher 117 (12.9) Region of U.S. West 197 (21.8) Midwest 302 (33.4) South 254 (28.1) Northeast 148 (16.4) Qualification for free/reduced lunch Yes 342 (37.8) Previous or current caregiving experience 349 (38.6) - Table 2.
Resources to Support Youth in Current or Future Caregiving Responsibilities Identified by Respondents Age 14-24 (n = 905)
Frequency (%) Representative Quotes Education 382 (42.2) “Knowing what are some common mistakes maybe” 18, male, White or Caucasian
“Guidebooks, informational videos or podcasts, medical resources available for how to correctly take care of them” 21, female, White or CaucasianFinancial support 238 (26.3) “Financial safety net, resources, help from others” 18, female, Asian
“Having a strong financial backing” 20, male, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander and WhiteSocial/ professional support 141 (15.6) “I'd hire a caregiver for them, or look after them during my free time” 15, female, Asian
“Have funds set aside so I can pause work or even hire someone to help so I can finish things I need to do” 24, nonbinary, White or CaucasianTime and space 89 (9.8) “Time, simply just the time to dedicate to taking care of them” 16, male, White or Caucasian
“Making sure I live in an environment that's safe for them” 19, nonbinary, Black or African AmericanAdvance care planning 87 (9.6) “Lay out a plan in advance that way we wouldn't have to think about it in a cramped amount of time” 14, male, White or Caucasian
“Knowing what kinds of issues they have and how my actions affect them/what I can do to support them” 19, male, AsianNot sure 80 (8.8) I'm not sure.” 17, female, White or Caucasian
“I'm not sure. I wouldn't know what ways to prepare.” 19, female, Other (Hispanic)Workplace 58 (6.4) “Stability, having a job that would accommodate the time and energy needed to take care of the person while also still working” 17, female, Asian
“I would need some kind of training, or even a class on how to be a proper caregiver. I would also need the ability to take time off of work if needed” 24, transgender, Black or African American and White or CaucasianNothing 44 (4.9) “I don't think anything could” 18, transgender, White or Caucasian
“Nothing prepares you for it. You learn as you go. Maybe working at a retirement home would help some. As well as therapy.” 19, female, White or CaucasianMental health support 34 (3.8) “I wish I would've known the emotional bank it takes to put energy into both yourself and another human being. I wasn't prepared to drain myself for her but that's exactly what I did. If there were a way I could prepare myself for the imbalance I would've taken it.” 18, female, Black or African American
“Having a plan for respite” 24, female, White or CaucasianNote: Respondents may have indicated multiple types of resources.
