The Psychosocial Impact of Chronic Illness on Families

Authors

  • Drew White
  • Casey Young
  • Avery Parker

Keywords:

psychosocial, chronic illness, families, coping, interventions

Abstract

This article explores the psychosocial repercussions of chronic illness on family dynamics and individual family members in South Africa. Utilizing in-depth qualitative interviews and quantitative measures, the study examines stress, coping mechanisms, and support systems within affected families. Results underscore the necessity for family-focused interventions to mitigate the broader impacts of chronic illness.

Author Biographies

Drew White

Ph.D.
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

Casey Young

Ph.D.
Australian National University
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

Avery Parker

Ph.D.
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Universytetska St, 1, Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine, 79000

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Published

2024-07-25

Issue

Section

Articles