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Decision-making influence strategies and relationship quality among elderly mothers and their caregiving daughters

Creator:

Jones-Aust, Laura Lynn

Abstract:

It is well established that family members, particularly adult children, are involved in their frail parents' decision making. It remains unclear however, how intergenerational decision-making influence is exercised and how it relates to personal and relationship characteristics. This study examined the impact of decision-making strategies and a mother's level of...

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Dissertation

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longer periods (Brody, 1986). The majority of adult child caregivers are middle-aged women who may
Perceptions of reciprocity and relationship quality among elderly female nonkin peers

Creator:

Martin, Sally S.

Abstract:

There is increasing recognition of the importance of older adults in providing support to and maintaining relationships with their nonkin peers. Social trends, such as smaller family size, may reduce the role of family members and increase the importance of nonkin peers in providing help to the elderly. Relationships with...

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Dissertation

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volunteer sample of 62 women over 60 years of age participated in interviews tapping help given and