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  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

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  • Caregiving significantly impacts mental and social well-being.
  • Generational differences in coping mechanisms and support systems are understudied.
  • Understanding these differences is key for effective caregiver support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine generational variations in mental and social health among caregivers.
  • To identify specific age groups or generations needing tailored interventions.
  • To assess the impact of caregiving on psychological distress, social isolation, and life meaning across generations.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional national caregiver survey data from 2022.
  • Analysis of 537 caregivers and 537 matched non-caregivers using a life course framework.
  • ANOVA testing effects of generation, caregiving status, and their interaction.

Main Results:

  • Significant generational and caregiving status effects on mental health and social isolation.
  • Generational differences observed in life meaning.
  • Millennial caregivers reported higher distress and isolation, and lower life meaning compared to other generations.

Conclusions:

  • Younger caregiver generations face elevated risks for adverse mental and social health outcomes.
  • Interventions should be specifically designed to address the needs of younger caregivers.
  • Early and targeted support can mitigate negative impacts on caregiver well-being.