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View article: THE TIMING OF SUPPORT UTILIZATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FORMAL CAREGIVING SUPPORT
THE TIMING OF SUPPORT UTILIZATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FORMAL CAREGIVING SUPPORT Open
Current literature on caregiving support indicates a mixed association between formal support (e.g., paid help, respite, training) and caregiver well-being. Compared to informal support from family and friends, formal support often comes w…
View article: THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED CARING AND PARTNERSHIP IN PATIENT–PHYSICIAN RELATIONSHIPS
THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED CARING AND PARTNERSHIP IN PATIENT–PHYSICIAN RELATIONSHIPS Open
The rise of health care consumerism, facilitated by the internet use, empowers patients to seek information beyond their physicians (Martijn et al., 2020). Extant studies have shown that this shift toward healthcare consumerism, characteri…
View article: THE POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS TOOLKIT: ENHANCING SELF-CARE AND COMMUNICATION FOR QUALITY CARE
THE POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS TOOLKIT: ENHANCING SELF-CARE AND COMMUNICATION FOR QUALITY CARE Open
The Powerful Tools for Caregiver (PTC) program, an evidence-based program, has proven to enhance caregivers’ self-care and communication skills. Prior studies substantiate its efficacy in elevating caregiver competence and promoting self-c…
View article: THE CONFLUENCE OF SOCIAL ISOLATION, LONELINESS, AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH COGNITIVE DECLINE
THE CONFLUENCE OF SOCIAL ISOLATION, LONELINESS, AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH COGNITIVE DECLINE Open
Numerous studies indicate that social isolation and loneliness are crucial predictors of cognitive decline among older adults. Specifically, cognitive functioning (i.e. memory) is positively linked with robust social connections (Kang and …
View article: CAREGIVER NETWORK BURDENS FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA RISK: FINDINGS FROM NHATS AND NSOC DATA
CAREGIVER NETWORK BURDENS FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA RISK: FINDINGS FROM NHATS AND NSOC DATA Open
A growing body of research indicates that caregiver networks constitute an important resource for older adult well-being as well as the adult caregivers themselves. Among dementia patients, caregiver networks often face heightened strain a…
View article: Support for Family Caregivers: Implications of Work Strain and Its Intersections With Formal and Informal Help
Support for Family Caregivers: Implications of Work Strain and Its Intersections With Formal and Informal Help Open
Objectives This study seeks to assess whether and to what extent caregiver work strain is ameliorated by the presence of additional family caregivers and formal service use. Building on the stress process model and stress-appraisal moderat…
View article: GENDER AND HOUSEWORK IN THE POSTRETIREMENT CONTEXT
GENDER AND HOUSEWORK IN THE POSTRETIREMENT CONTEXT Open
In recent years, social scientists have noted an uptick in “unretirement” of older adults as a large number of retirees have reentered the labor force. Not only do older Americans’ labor-force reentry have implications for our economy as a…
View article: CAREGIVERS’ PERCEPTION DISCREPANCY IN THE CAREGIVING CONTEXT: THE IMPACT ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
CAREGIVERS’ PERCEPTION DISCREPANCY IN THE CAREGIVING CONTEXT: THE IMPACT ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING Open
Guided by the social exchange perspective, caregiving involves a reciprocal exchange in which caregiver perceptions influence a bevy of positive and negative outcomes. Positive perceptions correspond with enhanced psychological well-being …
View article: SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS: WORK STRAIN AND THE IMPACTS OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORT
SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS: WORK STRAIN AND THE IMPACTS OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORT Open
In the US, caregiver burnout has significant mental and physical ramifications for an estimated 40 million unpaid caregivers. In addition to higher risks of depression, fatigue, and anxiety, caregivers are often squeezed in the already ten…
View article: THE INFLUENCE OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC FACTORS ON LONGITUDINAL PATTERNS OF CAREGIVER NETWORK
THE INFLUENCE OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC FACTORS ON LONGITUDINAL PATTERNS OF CAREGIVER NETWORK Open
Care networks are defined as the collection of individuals who provide support for older adults with health challenges. Although many older adults receive care from multiple caregivers, with varying intensities of caregiving, little is kno…
View article: CONNECTING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY: EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND MENTAL HEALTH
CONNECTING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY: EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND MENTAL HEALTH Open
Social isolation and loneliness among older adults correspond with numerous mental and physical health consequences including but not limited to depression, anxiety, declines in cognitive functioning, and poor health behaviors. More recent…
View article: The impact of local supply of popular contraceptives on women’s use of family planning: findings from performance-monitoring-for-action in seven sub-Saharan African countries
The impact of local supply of popular contraceptives on women’s use of family planning: findings from performance-monitoring-for-action in seven sub-Saharan African countries Open
Contraceptive use has substantial implications for women’s reproductive health, motivating research on the most effective approaches to minimize inequalities in access. When women prefer to limit or delay fertility but are not using contra…
View article: Household savings and present bias among Chinese couples: A household bargaining approach
Household savings and present bias among Chinese couples: A household bargaining approach Open
Family savings is crucial to long‐term wellbeing for all members in a household, particularly in a Chinese context where costs of living increasingly shift from government to individuals. Savings are typically examined as a balance of fina…
View article: A NEW NORMAL: EXAMINING THE LINKAGES BETWEEN SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND LONELINESS
A NEW NORMAL: EXAMINING THE LINKAGES BETWEEN SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND LONELINESS Open
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape social landscapes, social isolation and loneliness are major issues with mental and physical ramifications. In recent years, individuals of all ages are turning to social technology (ST) to commu…
View article: A NEW NORMAL: EXAMINING THE LINKAGES BETWEEN SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND LONELINESS
A NEW NORMAL: EXAMINING THE LINKAGES BETWEEN SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND LONELINESS Open
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape social landscapes, social isolation and loneliness are major issues with mental and physical ramifications. In recent years, individuals of all ages are turning to social technology (ST) to commu…
View article: Diversity in Social Communication and Support: Implications for Loneliness Among LGB Adults
Diversity in Social Communication and Support: Implications for Loneliness Among LGB Adults Open
Background and Objectives Current research indicates that structural and functional social network attributes influence older adults’ well-being. However, these linkages may vary by sexual orientation. This study examines how social commun…
View article: Social Islands: Examining the Intersection of Isolation and Technology Use
Social Islands: Examining the Intersection of Isolation and Technology Use Open
Life course theory suggests that social relationships are tied to overall well-being. In the extant literature social isolation negatively impacts physical and mental health outcomes in later life. In this study, we focus specifically on t…
View article: Family Caregivers and Support: Implications for Work Strain and Formal Service Use
Family Caregivers and Support: Implications for Work Strain and Formal Service Use Open
In the US, many employed caregivers make professional adjustments, exacerbating already tenuous balances between work and life. Using the framework of the Stress Process Model (SPM), current research examines the sources of support (both f…
View article: Diversity of Activities and Loneliness Among Heterosexual and LGBT Older Adults
Diversity of Activities and Loneliness Among Heterosexual and LGBT Older Adults Open
The extant literature highlights the physiological and psychological benefits of active lifestyles among older adults, though there is a considerable gap in scholarship for sexual minority groups. Utilizing the Social Integration Model, we…
View article: Intergenerational Transmission of Female Genital Cutting: Community and Marriage Dynamics
Intergenerational Transmission of Female Genital Cutting: Community and Marriage Dynamics Open
Objective This study examined how characteristics of households and communities are implicated in the intergenerational transmission of gender inequality and particularly female genital cutting (FGC). Background Human capital perspectives …
View article: Modernity, Gender And “Missing” Women: A Holistic Examination Of Development And Son Preference Connections
Modernity, Gender And “Missing” Women: A Holistic Examination Of Development And Son Preference Connections Open
University of Minnesota Ph.D. dissertation. July 2018. Major: Sociology. Advisor: Elizabeth Boyle. 1 computer file (PDF); vii, 139 pages.
View article: Cooperative Decision‐Making and Intimate Partner Violence in Peru
Cooperative Decision‐Making and Intimate Partner Violence in Peru Open
Using the continuous Demographic and Health Surveys (2005-2012) for Peru, we employ multinomial logistic regression estimates to assess risk for intimate partner violence (IPV). Using empowerment and gender frameworks for IPV, we find that…