Caregiving Patterns and Well-Being in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Shin Esther, Kim BoRin, Park Sojung
Hypothesis
The study investigates how different caregiving arrangements affect the subjective well-being of community-dwelling older adults.
Conclusion
Older adults with dual caregivers experience better well-being compared to those with limited or informal caregiving.
Supporting Evidence
- Four distinct caregiving patterns were identified among older adults.
- Older adults with dual caregivers reported higher well-being.
- Demographic factors influenced caregiving arrangements.
Takeaway
This study shows that older people who have more than one caregiver feel better than those who have little or no help.
Methodology
The study used group-based multiple trajectory modeling to analyze caregiving patterns and their impact on well-being.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on older adults with caregiver support, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were community-dwelling older adults aged over 70, with varying sociodemographic backgrounds.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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