Work Toll: An Analysis of Absenteeism and Presenteeism Among Family Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Milnamow Mary
Primary Institution: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
Hypothesis
How do caregivers' intersecting social identities affect their access to flexible work hours and their experiences of absenteeism and presenteeism?
Conclusion
Caregivers with one full-time job are less likely to have flexible hours, and access to flexible hours varies significantly among different demographic groups.
Supporting Evidence
- Caregivers with one full-time job were less likely to have flexible hours compared to those with part-time or multiple jobs.
- Black female caregivers were more likely to have flexible hours compared to Black male caregivers.
- White caregivers had a lower likelihood of having flexible hours compared to their Black counterparts.
- Caregivers who were female and had multiple health conditions experienced greater presenteeism.
Takeaway
Family caregivers often miss work or are less productive because they don't have flexible hours, and this affects different groups of caregivers in different ways.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from dyads using mixed-effect logistic regression models and generalized linear models.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the self-reported nature of caregiver experiences.
Limitations
The study may not capture all factors affecting absenteeism and presenteeism among caregivers.
Participant Demographics
Participants included caregivers from various social identities, with a focus on gender and race.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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