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Peer reviewedSkaff, Marilyn M.; Pearlin, Leonard I. – Gerontologist, 1992
Examined loss of identity resulting from engulfment in caregiver role among 555 adult children and spouses caring for Alzheimer patient. Loss was more common among spouses, females, and younger caregivers. Limited social contact and lack of social roles were related to greater loss of self. Found loss of self associated with lower…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Alzheimers Disease, Family Caregivers, Role Perception
Peer reviewedKeating, Norah C.; Cole, Priscilla – Gerontologist, 1980
The impact of the husband's retirement on the wife's conception of three aspects of her role as housewife was studied. Retired teachers and their wives were surveyed. The shift for women was toward increased accommodation to their husbands' needs. Negative changes were offset by increased opportunities for nurturing of spouse. (Author)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Home Management, Homemaking Skills, Interpersonal Relationship
