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Qualitative Social Work, Vol. 6, No. 3, 315-334 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1473325007080404

Long Distance Parental Caregivers' Experiences with Siblings

A Qualitative Study

L.L. Roff

University of Alabama, USA, lroff{at}sw.ua.edu

S.S. Martin

University of Alabama, USA, smartin{at}sw.ua.edu

L.K. Jennings

University of Alabama, USA, lkj{at}bama.ua.edu

M.W. Parker

University of Alabama, USA, mwparker{at}sw.ua.edu

D.K. Harmon

University of Alabama, USA, harmondanak{at}gmail.com

Increasing numbers of middle-aged adults provide long-distance care for their parents, yet relatively few studies have addressed their experiences. Particularly neglected themes include siblings' communication and division of labor when one or more live at a distance from the parent. The researchers interviewed 22 adult children (10 women and 12 men) aged 37 to 65. Participants were members of sibling groups numbering two to seven. Using open-ended questions, the researchers addressed aspects of caregiving including: coordination of care, division of labor, distant siblings' views of caregiving activities, and caregiving and sibling relationships. The researchers used QSR Nu*dist software to assist with coding and analysis of the qualitative data. The study showed different experiences and expectations of hometown siblings compared with long distance siblings. Participants' perceptions of their siblings' caregiving competencies, willingness to care, financial ability to help, and personal relationships with the parent affected caregiving decision making and division of labor.

Key Words: ageing • caregiving • distance • siblings


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