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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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: longer periods (Brody, 1986). The majority of adult child caregivers are middle-aged women who may

Creator:: Evans, Lorina S.
Abstract:: The relationship between mothers and daughters has been shown to be generally positive and strong throughout the life cycle. The relationship may become strained, however, as mothers become dependent due to deteriorating health or chronic health conditions. It has long been recognized in both the gerontological and intergenerational literatures that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: persons aged 65 and over will experience some type of chronic problems. When chronic conditions limit

Creator:: Oppy, Nancy Chun
Abstract:: The increasing elderly population is creating a greater need for care providers. Research indicates that while caregiving can be rewarding, it can also generate stress which, in turn, impacts individual well-being. Social support, however, may foster the well-being of persons who are experiencing stressful events. The purpose of this study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: representative, random sample of 163 women aged 40 to 69 and found that women aged 40 to 44 had the greatest

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