Longitudinal Trajectories of Caregiving Benefits Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Ping Yongjing, Lim-Soh Jeremy, Østbye Truls, Malhotra Rahul
Primary Institution: Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
Hypothesis
Understanding the heterogeneity in trajectories of caregiving benefits will help identify risk factors linked with low benefits or protective factors linked with high benefits over time.
Conclusion
Many caregivers maintain relatively high caregiving benefits over time, and preparing caregivers and migrant domestic workers may enhance these benefits.
Supporting Evidence
- Caregiving can provide benefits like satisfaction and improved outlook on life.
- Three stable trajectory groups of caregiving benefits were identified: fulfilled, satisfied, and dissatisfied.
- Caregivers cohabiting with care-recipients were less likely to be in the satisfied group.
Takeaway
Taking care of older family members can make caregivers feel good about themselves, and some caregivers feel better than others. We found that with the right support, many caregivers can feel happy and fulfilled.
Methodology
Group-based trajectory modelling on longitudinal data gathered at four time points from family caregivers.
Limitations
Limited studies on trajectories of caregiving benefits compared to caregiving burden.
Participant Demographics
Family caregivers of older adults in Singapore.
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