Gain in the Caregiving Experience: Where Are We? What Next?

This critical review of 29 studies published through 1996 on the gain experienced among informal caregivers of older adults, identifies 13 conceptual (i.e., definitions and theoretical frameworks) and methodological (i.e., sampling, design, measurement, analysis) observations. Key limitations of pri...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 1997-04, Vol.37 (2), p.218-232
Main Author: Kramer, B J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Benefits
Caregivers
Caregivers - psychology
Elder care
Elderly
Family caregiver
Female
Gerontology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Older people
Personal Satisfaction
Research Design
Satisfaction
Well-being
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Summary:This critical review of 29 studies published through 1996 on the gain experienced among informal caregivers of older adults, identifies 13 conceptual (i.e., definitions and theoretical frameworks) and methodological (i.e., sampling, design, measurement, analysis) observations. Key limitations of prior research are highlighted and recommendations necessary for the advancement of research in this area of inquiry are made. Drawing upon relevant theoretical frameworks and the observations noted in this review, a conceptual framework is proposed to bring some consistency to the ways in which future research on positive aspects of caregiving proceeds.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341
DOI:10.1093/geront/37.2.218