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Effect of Race on Cultural Justifications for Caregiving

Dilworth-Anderson, Peggye, Brummett, Beverly H., Goodwin, Paula, Williams, Sharon Wallace, Williams, Redford B., Siegler, Ilene C.·2005·The Journals of Gerontology: Series B
DOI 10.1093/geronb/60.5.s257
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OBJECTIVE: Our objective in this study was to explore the effects of caregiver characteristics on cultural reasons given for providing care to dependent elderly family members. METHODS: The sample included 48 African American and 121 White caregivers. Using multivariate analyses, we used caregiver characteristics (e.g., race, gender, education) to predict scores on the Cultural Justifications for Caregiving Scale (CJCS). RESULTS: Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the CJCS was appropriate for both African American and White caregivers. African Americans had stronger cultural reasons for providing care than Whites, education levels were inversely related to CJCS scores, and the influences of gender and age on cultural reasons were moderated by race. Compared to females, African American males had lower CJCS scores, whereas White males had higher CJCS scores. Younger as compared to older White caregivers had higher CJCS scores. DISCUSSION: This study supports the long-standing cultural tradition of African American families providing care to dependent elders. Cultural reasons for caregiving need to be interpreted within the context of race and gender socialization. Social roles, such as husband or wife, son or daughter, can also help determine how individuals within a particular cultural group experience cultural expectations and obligations. Information from this study can inform culturally appropriate caregiving interventions.

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Authors
Dilworth-Anderson, P., Brummett, B. H., Goodwin, P., Williams, S. W., Williams, R. B., & Siegler, I. C.
Affiliations
  • Duke University (US)
  • Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
ORCID
Williams, Redford B.
Venue
The Journals of Gerontology: Series B
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2005-09-01
Volume
60
Issue
5
Pages
S257-S262
ISSN
  • 1079-5014 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-5368
DOI
10.1093/geronb/60.5.s257
OpenAlex
W2156167579
Cited by
285
References
30
Citations by year
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FWCI
20.66
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journals of Gerontology Series B (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute on Aging (R01 AG19605, R01AG019605)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (P01HL036587)
  • National Institute of Mental Health
  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
Keywords
race, African American caregivers, White caregivers, family caregiving, dependent elderly, gender differences, caregiver education, caregiver age, gender socialization
MeSH terms
Aged, Alzheimer Disease, Black or African American, Culture, Factor Analysis, Statistical, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Motivation, North Carolina, Multivariate Analysis, Least-Squares Analysis, Caregivers, White People

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