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
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