JOURNAL ARTICLE

Time Use and Well-Being in Family and Other Unpaid Caregivers of Older Adults.

  • Published In: Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences, 2024, v. 79, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Baik, Sol; Lehning, Amanda J; Sacco, Paul 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on identifying distinct time-use profiles among family and unpaid caregivers of older adults in the United States and examining how these profiles relate to caregiver well-being. Using data from 1,640 caregivers in the 2017 National Study of Caregiving and National Health and Aging Trends Study, latent profile analysis revealed three caregiver groups: Overloaded (20%), characterized by high non-eldercare commitments like paid work; Flexible (49%), with more discretionary and regenerative time; and Occupied (31%), with relatively balanced time use but higher eldercare commitment. Caregivers in the Flexible profile reported lower anxiety levels compared to those in the Occupied profile. The study underscores the heterogeneity of caregiving experiences and suggests that greater flexibility in balancing caregiving and personal activities may enhance caregiver well-being.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences. 2024/02, Vol. 79, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1079-5014
  • DOI:10.1093/geronb/gbad161
  • Accession Number:175341599
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