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Healthcare Hardship of Adult Children Taking Care of Aging Parents.
Wang, Mengya.
Afiliação
  • Wang M; Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Int J Aging Hum Dev ; : 914150241268313, 2024 Aug 18.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39155536
ABSTRACT
Caring for aging parents is fulfilling for adult children but comes at the cost of impacting their health and finances. Employing Bronfenbrenner's bioecological model, this study examines the mediating role of healthcare hardship in the association between caregiving and health, while also investigating the sources of support that could mitigate the adverse effects of caregiving. Using the Survey of Health Retirement in Europe, the study reveals that while there is no sufficient evidence for a direct impact of caregiving on health through healthcare hardship, there is a significant link between caregiving and healthcare hardship. Additionally, having a support system is associated with reduced healthcare hardship. Notably, men seem to benefit more from social support compared to women. The study indicates that adult children make sacrifices, risking their own well-being to care for their parents. It emphasizes the importance of a strong support network to mitigate these negative caregiving effects.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Int J Aging Hum Dev Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos País de publicação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Int J Aging Hum Dev Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos País de publicação: Estados Unidos