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  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Intergenerational caregiving for older adults is a significant aspect of family life.
  • Understanding the diverse pathways into caregiving is crucial for policy and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply a framework for analyzing pathways into family caregiving for older people.
  • To explore the influence of life course concepts on caregiving transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Framework analysis of semistructured qualitative interviews.
  • Study sample included dyads of older adults and their family carers in Austria and Slovenia (N=76).
  • Purposive sampling ensured diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and gender representation.

Main Results:

  • Identified four nonexclusive pathways into caregiving: single turning events, cumulative life processes, sustained family support exchanges, and constrained roles due to family dynamics.
  • Turning events and cumulative processes influenced caregiving possibilities.
  • Reciprocal support and family relationships/conflicts played significant roles in caregiving transitions.

Conclusions:

  • Family caregiving decisions are dynamic processes influenced by individual life trajectories and family relationships.
  • Becoming a caregiver can result from accumulated vulnerabilities and ongoing family support exchanges.