Racial and Ethnic Differences in Family Caregiving in California

A Closer Look at Religiosity Among Family Caregivers

“…A possible explanation might be that the more time African-American family caregivers of this study spent in meditation and prayer, the more their caregiving expectations increased and the more they held themselves to higher standards that are not easily obtainable. However, the stress associated with caregiving may also play a significant role in this finding since results supported the notion that African American family caregivers spend extensive hours per week caring for their loved ones (Guinta, Chow, Scharlach, & Dal Santo, 2004), with more than half caring for family members that need assistance with at least four out of six activities of daily living. Therefore, it could be that as caregiving becomes more stressful, these caregivers devoted more time in prayer to cope with the negative appraisal of the situation (Merritt & McCallum, 2013).…”

Solidarity Between Generations and Elders' Life Satisfaction: Comparing Jews and Arabs in Israel

“…Culture influences the goals people select, their support networks and, thus, their sources of well-being (Giunta, Chow, Scharlach, & Dal Santo, 2004). Individuals and families operate in the context of larger social institutions that shape how adult children function as support systems for their older parents.…”

Elders Caring for Elders: The Role of Religious Involvement and Spiritual Rewards on Caregiver Stress, Resources, and Health

“…In a study not included in Pinquart and Sörensen's review, Haley and associates (2004) found no significant differences in terms of self-reported health status between African American and White caregivers, but African Americans were more likely to report problematic health-related behaviors, including over-or under-eating, drinking alcohol, lack of exercise, excessive weight gain, and smoking. In yet another study of four racial/ethnic groups of caregivers in California (Guinta, Chow, Scharlach, & Dal Santo, 2004), results show a higher percentage of African Americans reporting their health as "poor" or "fair" (39%) compared to 25% of White, Latina, or Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander caregivers.…”