Well-Being and Perceived Stress of Adolescent Young Carers: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study

Abstract Adolescent young carers have been described as a hidden group at risk of mental health problems. However, research has not yet clarified the effect caring when considering related family situation. We aimed to examine impact role on adolescents’ and gain knowledge about adolescent carers’ specific needs. collected cross-sectional data from adolescents (15–21 years, N = 2525) recruited through educational institutions in German-speaking Switzerland. Based self-reported answers regarding presence or absence member with problems youth’s activities, participants were grouped into three subsamples. compared outcomes (well-being perceived stress) current their peers, we conducted multiple regression analyses for predicting these among all subsample carers. had lower levels well-being higher stress than peers. controlling background variables, only healthy background. Indicators instability predicted independently being carer. More recognition better outcomes, more support but outcomes. The findings suggest that is necessarily decreased adolescents, it associated stress. way professionals services respond needs should be improved.