Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the sample
| Frequency % (N = 14) | |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male | 3 (21.43%) |
| Female | 11 (78.57%) |
| Age | |
| 40–49 | 1 (7.14%) |
| 50–59 | 8 (57.14%) |
| 60–69 | 3 (21.43%) |
| 70–79 | 2 (14.29%) |
| Marital status | |
| Separated/divorce | 4 (28.57%) |
| Married/defacto | 10 (71.43%) |
| Level of education | |
| Grade 10 | 4 (28.57%) |
| Grade 12 | 1 (7.14%) |
| Trade or apprenticeship | 1 (7.14%) |
| Diploma or TAFE | 2 (14.29%) |
| University | 5 (35.71%) |
| Other | 1 (7.14%) |
| Place of residence | |
| Suburban | 4 (28.57%) |
| Rural | 7 (50.00%) |
| Urban | 2 (14.29%) |
| Unanswered | 1 (7.14%) |
| Work status | |
| Part-time/casual | 5 (35.71%) |
| Retired | 4 (28.57%) |
| Full-time | 4 (28.57%) |
| Unanswered | 1 (7.14%) |
| Total gross income | |
| Less than $30,000 | 1 (7.14%) |
| $30,001–$50,000 | 4 (28.57%) |
| $50,001–$75,000 | 3 (21.43%) |
| $75,001–$100,000 | 3 (21.43%) |
| Over $100,000 | 2 (14.29%) |
| Unanswered | 1 (7.14%) |
| How many children cared for | |
| One | 6 (42.86%) |
| Two | 4 (28.57%) |
| Three | 2 (14.29%) |
| Four | 1 (7.14%) |
| Five | 1 (7.14%) |
| How many hours | |
| 6–10 h | 5 (35.71%) |
| 11–20 h | 7 (50.00%) |
| 21–30 h | 3 (21.43%) |
| Relationship to parents | |
| Son | 4 (28.57%) |
| Daughter | 7 (50.00%) |
| Son and daughter | 3 (21.43%) |