Rural and urban caregivers for older adults in Poland: Perceptions of positive and negative impact of caregiving

    Authors

    B. Bien; B. Wojszel;E. Sikorska-Simmons

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Int. J. Aging Human Dev.

    Keywords

    FAMILY; DEMENTIA; MORBIDITY; QUALITY; MEMBERS; BURDEN; Gerontology; Psychology, Developmental

    Abstract

    This study examines rural-urban differences in informal caregivers' perceptions of caregiving. The study's theoretical framework is based on the two-factor model of caregiving, which views caregiving as having both positive and negative impact. Data were collected in personal interviews with 126 rural and 127 urban caregivers in the Bialystok region. The COPE-Index was used to assess caregivers. Rural caregivers reported a greater negative impact of caregiving than their urban counterparts, controlling for caregiver socio-demographic characteristics and care-recipient disability level. There was no difference in caregivers' perceptions of positive aspects of caregiving. These findings are consistent with previous research, which suggests that rural caregivers experience greater caregiver burden. Better understanding of rural-urban differences in caregiving outcomes can be useful in designing supportive services for informal caregivers in Poland.

    Journal Title

    International Journal of Aging & Human Development

    Volume

    65

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2007

    Document Type

    Article; Proceedings Paper

    Language

    English

    First Page

    185

    Last Page

    202

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000251522000001

    ISSN

    0091-4150

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