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Analysis of the impact of mother-daughter relationships on the commitment to caregiving
Path analysis was used to test a model to examine the impact of mother-daughter relationships on the commitment to caregiving by 98 adult daughters during the first three months. Findings generally supported the model. Although significant, magnitude of mothers' limitations did not solely explain commitment, either instrumental or affective. Mother-daughter relationships were powerful predictors of commitment, especially affective commitment. Although predicted, employment status did not function as a mediator in this model, while living arrangements did.
Path analysis was used to test a model to examine the impact of mother-daughter relationships on the commitment to caregiving by 98 adult daughters during the first three months. Findings generally supported the model. Although significant, magnitude of mothers' limitations did not solely explain commitment, either instrumental or affective. Mother-daughter relationships were powerful predictors of commitment, especially affective commitment. Although predicted, employment status did not function as a mediator in this model, while living arrangements did.
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