How African American Adult Daughter Caregivers Navigate Family Relationships
Author Information
Author(s): Scott-Poe Deneisha, Dolbin-MacNab Megan
Primary Institution: Converse University, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Hypothesis
The study aims to understand how the intersection of race, gender, and caregiving history influences African American adult daughters' caregiving experiences.
Conclusion
The study found that African American adult daughter caregivers face unique stressors and expectations that shape their caregiving experiences and family dynamics.
Supporting Evidence
- Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.8 million Americans, with African Americans at higher risk.
- Previous research indicates African American women report less caregiver burden.
- The study identified four major themes affecting caregiver experiences.
- Contextual stressors impact caregiver mental health significantly.
Takeaway
This study looks at how African American daughters take care of their parents with Alzheimer's and how their race and gender affect their family relationships.
Methodology
Qualitative study using constructivist grounded theory analysis.
Limitations
The study focuses only on African American women, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were African American women, aged 18 and older, who had been providing care for at least one year.
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