Table 4.
Gains, Negative Aspects, and Difficulties Associated With Caregiving, by Caregiver Race
| Caregiver appraisals and difficulties | White | Black | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83% | 175 | ||
| Family caregivers to older adultsliving in the community(in thousands) | 10,569 | 2,241 | |
| Perceived gains and negative aspects of caregivinga | |||
| Substantial perceived gains from caregiving | 62.7 | 83.4 | <.01 |
| Substantial negative aspects of caregiving | 9.2 | 7.4 | .33 |
| Percent with substantial difficulties related to caregivingb | |||
| Financial | 10.1 | 15.9 | .05 |
| Emotional | 28.2 | 17.9 | <.01 |
| Physical | 12.7 | 10.1 | .23 |
| Percent with caregiving-related participation restrictions | |||
| Caregiving restricts participation in 1 or more valued activities | 18.7 | 13.9 | .02 |
| Visiting friends and family | 11.9 | 7.9 | .01 |
| Attending religious services | 7.1 | 7.2 | .93 |
| Attending club meetings or group activities | 5.9 | 5.6 | .84 |
| Going out for enjoyment | 10.4 | 7.6 | .12 |
Note: Data are survey-weight adjusted. National Study of Caregiving 2015; 1,548 white (n = 992) and black (n = 556) caregivers of black and white community-dwelling (excluding those in residential care facilities) older adults.
aSubstantial positive or negative aspects of caregiving is defined as 6–8 on a scale of 8.
bSubstantial difficulty is defined as values of 4–5 on the 5-point scale.
cParticipation restrictions defined as not being able to participate in at least one valued activity because of caregiving activities.