Burden and Benefits of Informal Caregiving and Older Caregiving Recipients’ Subjective Well-Being
2024
Impact of Informal Caregiving on Older Adults' Well-Being
Sample size: 991
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Qin Weidi, Dang Linh, Mezuk Briana
Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Michigan
Hypothesis
Is having an informal caregiver associated with better subjective well-being among older adults?
Conclusion
Older adults with a caregiver reported lower levels of subjective well-being compared to those without.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults with a caregiver reported lower levels of subjective well-being compared to those without.
- Caregiving burden was associated with lower levels of subjective well-being in caregiving recipients.
- The relationship between caregivers’ perceived benefits and caregiving recipients’ subjective well-being differed by gender and relationship types.
Takeaway
Having someone to help you when you're older might not always make you feel better, and sometimes it can even make you feel worse.
Methodology
The study used weighted multivariable OLS regressions to analyze data from the National Study of Caregiving and the National Health and Aging Trend Study.
Participant Demographics
Older adults receiving informal caregiving.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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