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Paulson, D.

When Employment and Caregiving Collide: Predictors of Labor Force Participation in Prospective and Current Caregivers

Objective: Female caregivers often reduce time spent at work to care for aging family members, which precipitates financial hardship and other adverse outcomes. Little is known about psychosocial correlates of labor force participation (LFP) among female caregivers. The theory of planned behavior posits that social norms, attitudes, and perceived control predict intentions and volitional behaviors, but also that the compelling influence of situational variables undermines enactment of behaviors consistent with one’s intentions.

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 16:43