Farkas J I, Himes C L
Center for Demographic Studies, Duke University, USA.
J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 1997 Jul;52(4):S180-9. doi: 10.1093/geronb/52b.4.s180.
One factor thought to contribute to higher levels of stress among caregivers is the restriction on personal time and leisure activities that they feel. We use data from the National Survey of Families and Households (NSFH) to examine the influences that caregiving, the relationship of the care-recipient with the caregiver, and the intensity of the caregiving have on women's participation in personal, family-centered, and community activities. We find that care-giving regardless of age, does not reduce the frequency of participation in voluntary activities. In fact, among younger women, some types of caregiving are associated with significantly higher levels of participation. Based on our results, we conclude that caregiving does not necessarily result in a "loss of self." Caregivers may be using outside activities as a way to relieve the stress of the caregiving tasks; caregivers may be particularly adept at balancing roles, or most caregiving may not be at a level of intensity sufficient to interfere with other activities.
被认为导致照顾者压力水平较高的一个因素是他们所感受到的个人时间和休闲活动受到限制。我们使用来自全国家庭和住户调查（NSFH）的数据，来研究照顾行为、受照顾者与照顾者的关系以及照顾强度对女性参与个人活动、家庭活动和社区活动的影响。我们发现，无论年龄大小，照顾行为都不会降低参与志愿活动的频率。事实上，在年轻女性中，某些类型的照顾行为与显著更高的参与水平相关。基于我们的研究结果，我们得出结论，照顾行为不一定会导致“自我丧失”。照顾者可能将外部活动作为缓解照顾任务压力的一种方式；照顾者可能特别擅长平衡各种角色，或者大多数照顾行为的强度不足以干扰其他活动。
