2014
DOI: 10.1111/jomf.12099
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The Transition to Parent Care: Costs, Commitments, and Caregiver Selection Among Children

Abstract: This research traced the process of caregiver selection among adult children longitudinally, investigating how transitions to parent care were influenced by previous constellations of caregiving costs and commitments within sibling groups. The authors used data from 6 waves (1998–2008) of the Health and Retirement Study, selecting a sample of families (N = 641 parents comprising N = 2,452 parent–child dyads) in which they observed at least 1 adult child becoming a caregiver to a previously self‐sufficient pare… Show more

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“…The “separate spheres” ideology reflects the notion that the two genders have inherent differences, but each is valuable. In addition, having at least one son and at least one daughter stems from “rational choice” in meeting the needs of old-age care, such as financial support from sons, but hands-on caregiving and emotional support from daughters (Schmid, Brandt, and Haberkern, 2012; Willyard et al 2008; Leopold, Raab, and Engelhardt 2014). This pattern reflects traditional gender roles.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The “separate spheres” ideology reflects the notion that the two genders have inherent differences, but each is valuable. In addition, having at least one son and at least one daughter stems from “rational choice” in meeting the needs of old-age care, such as financial support from sons, but hands-on caregiving and emotional support from daughters (Schmid, Brandt, and Haberkern, 2012; Willyard et al 2008; Leopold, Raab, and Engelhardt 2014). This pattern reflects traditional gender roles.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the other hand, these questions concern filial responsibilities of caring for infirm parents, as many middle-aged and older adults-in particular womenrespond readily to support the needs of their elderly parents (Leopold, Raab, and Engelhardt 2014). Considering the sequence of transitions in older age, the onset of parental need might coincide closely with the initiation of the grandparent role.…”
Section: Employment Contextmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lei et al (2011) estimated an extended-family fixed-effects model using CHARLS data Leopold et al (2014). used HRS data and a family fixed-effects model to study the relationship between distance to parents and caregiving in the United States.…”
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confidence: 99%