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Where two roles intersect: spillover between parent care and employment
M A Stephens1, M M Franks, A A Atienza
1Department of Psychology, Kent State University, Ohio 44242, USA.
Psychology and Aging
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Negative spillover from caregiving and employment roles significantly impacts employed adult daughters
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Adult daughters often balance caregiving responsibilities with employment.
- The interplay between these dual roles can influence well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the spillover effects between parent care and employment among adult daughters.
- To investigate the relationship between role spillover and psychological well-being.
Main Methods:
- Path analysis was used to assess the mediating role of spillover.
- The study included 105 employed adult daughter caregivers.
Main Results:
- Negative spillover mediated the link between role stress and depression.
- Positive spillover did not mediate the relationship between role satisfaction and positive affect.
Conclusions:
- Negative spillover from work and caregiving roles has implications for emotional health.
- Understanding these dynamics is crucial for supporting working caregivers.