Narrative, change and identity : the experiences of men in informal caring roles

摘要: This study examines the experiences of men who undertake care sick or disabled relatives. The modes entry into carer careers are discussed, and actual components caring described. efforts male informal carers to present themselves as coherent worthy moral agents Adaptations manifested in fantasy daydreaming examined. is seen occasion a certain disruption continuing self-narratives study, which amounts thorough threat identities. role narrative formation reformation self discussed. It argued that has disrupted usual relation masculinity for carers, this an important component disruption. Its restitution successful caring. Certain styles associated with responses caring, relationship between these adduced An association form reformation, attitude style identified, correlated adaptation to, success in, situation.