Abstract
The goal of the current study was to assess possible changes in identity upon becoming a caregiver to another adult. Caregivers of adults (N= 9) completed an online, anonymous survey. A significant change in Identity Commitment was found from pre to post caregiving. Three participants went from a Foreclosed Identity Status pre caregiving to a Diffused Identity Status post caregiving, and one participant went from an Achieved Identity Status to a Moratorium Identity Status. However, no consistent trends in responses were found among these participants, suggesting further research with a larger sample size is needed.
Thesis Completion
2021
Semester
Summer
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Berman, Steven L.
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Sciences
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
8-1-2021
Recommended Citation
Kelly, Mackenzie, "Identity Development and Reconstruction Among Caregivers" (2021). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 1026.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/1026