Comparing Student Caregivers' Experiences
Author Information
Author(s): Graf Allyson, Baker Shelby, Bartlett Robin
Primary Institution: Northern Kentucky University
Hypothesis
The study aims to compare caregiving experiences among direct and indirect student caregivers and their impact on views of caregiving and well-being.
Conclusion
Direct caregivers perceive a stronger impact on their views of caregiving and relationships compared to indirect caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Direct caregivers feel caregiving impacts their views more than indirect caregivers.
- Current caregivers report a greater negative influence on health compared to former caregivers.
- Direct caregivers perceive a more positive influence on their relationship with the care recipient than indirect caregivers.
Takeaway
This study looks at how being a caregiver affects college students, showing that those who care directly feel it impacts them more than those who help indirectly.
Methodology
The study compared the experiences of current, former, and indirect caregivers among college students.
Participant Demographics
78.7% of participants were undergraduates; 28.3% were current caregivers, 53.5% were former caregivers, and 78.6% provided indirect care support.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p <.001, p =.001, p =.023, p =.042
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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