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Women's caregiving: changing profiles and pathways

J Robison1, P Moen, D Dempster-McClain

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, USA.

The Journals of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences
|November 1, 1995
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Later birth cohorts of women experienced more caregiving episodes. Traditional lifestyles increased caregiving likelihood, while employment showed a positive association, contrary to expectations.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Demography

Background:

  • Caregiving is a significant role for women, influenced by societal changes and individual life course.
  • Understanding the evolution of caregiving responsibilities across different generations is crucial for social policy and support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in women's caregiving experiences across four birth cohorts using longitudinal data.
  • To determine factors influencing the likelihood of women becoming caregivers, considering social, personal, and role-related variables.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized panel data from 293 wives and mothers interviewed in 1956 and 1986.
  • Employed event history analysis to model the probability of caregiving based on social structural variables, dispositions, and competing roles.

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  • Conducted subgroup analyses by cohort and educational level to explore diverse caregiving pathways.

    • Main Results:

    • Women in later birth cohorts (late 1920s-early 1930s) reported more caregiving episodes than earlier cohorts (pre-1926).
    • The proportion of women with multiple caregiving episodes significantly increased across birth cohorts.
    • Traditional lifestyles were associated with a higher likelihood of caregiving; employment showed a positive, not negative, relationship with caregiving likelihood.

    Conclusions:

    • Caregiving patterns have evolved across generations, with increasing frequency in more recent cohorts.
    • Individual lifestyle choices and societal roles interact complexly, influencing women's engagement in caregiving.
    • Findings challenge assumptions about the negative impact of employment on caregiving, suggesting a nuanced relationship.