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| The effects of offspring gender on older mothers caring for their sons and daughters with mental retardation | | Author(s) | Elise M Fullmer, Sheldon S Tobin, Gregory C Smith |
| Journal title | The Gerontologist, vol 37, no 6, December 1997 |
| Pages | pp 795-803 |
| Keywords | Cognitive impairment ; Family care ; Mother ; Sons ; Daughters ; Stress ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Most caregivers of adults with learning disabilities are older women, yet information is sparse regarding the nature of this support. This study explored the relationship between offspring gender and caregiving by older mothers. Of the 235 caregivers interviewed, no demographic differences were found between mothers with daughters and sons. Despite these similarities, the study found that mothers were less likely to use day services for their daughters. Mothers with daughters were more likely to feel burdened by caregiving and expressed a need to be constantly vigilant. However, mothers received the most help from daughters with household tasks. The study concluded that gender differences have implications for outreach to, and services for, older caregiving families. |
| Accession Number | CPA-980309410 A |
| Classmark | E4: P6:SJ: SRM: SSA: SSH: QNH: 7T |
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