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Intersectionality in informal care research: a scoping review
Aldiene H Hengelaar1,2, Yvette Wittenberg3,4, Rick Kwekkeboom4
1Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, The Netherlands.
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
|July 7, 2021
Summary
Informal caregiver research often overlooks diversity
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Informal caregivers provide essential support for individuals with health and social needs.
- Caregiver experiences are shaped by diverse backgrounds including gender, age, and culture.
- Existing research often fails to address the intersectionality of these diverse backgrounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how diversity and intersectionality are incorporated in informal care research.
- To discuss the value of an intersectional perspective in understanding informal care.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted to map informal caregiving literature.
- Searches used keywords 'informal care' and 'intersectionality' across four databases.
- Twenty-eight articles were analyzed using an intersectionality-informed coding scheme.
Main Results:
- Diversity aspects are understudied in informal care research, especially their intersections.
- An intersectional analysis reveals nuanced insights into diverse caregiving experiences.
- Current research lacks a critical perspective on intersecting diversity dimensions.
Conclusions:
- Adopting an intersectional perspective is crucial for future informal care studies.
- Future research should examine the interplay between social identities and their contextual relationships.
- This approach ensures a more comprehensive understanding of diverse caregiver experiences.
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