Article
Caring for others without neglecting oneself? Grandparent caregivers, gender, and perceived health-related quality of life
Author/s | García Jiménez, María
Torres Enamorado, Dolores Sánchez Sánchez, Elena García Gil, Carmen Casado Mejía, Rosa María |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Psicología Experimental Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Enfermería |
Publication Date | 2024 |
Deposit Date | 2024-02-29 |
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Abstract | In this study, we explored the impact of caregiving on quality of life and health perceptions and outlined the profile of grandparent caregivers in Andalusia (Spain) in terms of a range of sociodemographic variables related ... In this study, we explored the impact of caregiving on quality of life and health perceptions and outlined the profile of grandparent caregivers in Andalusia (Spain) in terms of a range of sociodemographic variables related to the care of their grandchildren. A sample of 171 participants (21.6% men) completed the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) questionnaire and another ad hoc one providing sociodemographic and caregiving data. We studied the relationships between these variables and HRQoL using ANOVA, chi-square and Multiple Linear Regression. We found a mainly female profile for the care of grandchildren and interesting relationships for the physical and mental components of HRQoL. Some relationships were marked by gender: caregiving for pleasure was more often the motive for men while by imposition was more common among women. We discuss the impact of caregiving on health according to the Self-Determination Theory and suggest practical implications derived from the main findings. |
Funding agencies | Fundación Progreso y Salud |
Project ID. | PI-0140-2014 |
Citation | García Jiménez, M., Torres Enamorado, D., Sánchez Sánchez, E., García Gil, C. y Casado Mejía, R.M. (2024). Caring for others without neglecting oneself? Grandparent caregivers, gender, and perceived health-related quality of life. Health Care for Women International. https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2024.2316142. |
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