Caregiving For and By Hispanic Elders: Perceptions of Four Generations of Women

Authors

Juanita L. Garcia, University of South Florida
Jordan I. Kosberg, Florida International University
Wiley P. Mangum, University of South Florida
Neil Henderson, University of South Florida
Colleen Cuervo Henderson, Maternal/Child Health Coalition - Tampa, Florida

Abstract

So as to learn about the experiences of acculturation among older Hispanic women, four generations were interviewed about their ethnic identity, perceptions of gender equity in the home, life satisfaction, and beliefs regarding family caregiving responsibilities. Findings reveal general differences between hopes for, and experiences with, gender equity and in their self-identification as a member of a minority group and their perceptions of others toward them. Differences were also found among the four age groups of Hispanic women.

Recommended Citation

Garcia, Juanita L.; Kosberg, Jordan I.; Mangum, Wiley P.; Henderson, Neil; and Henderson, Colleen Cuervo (1999) "Caregiving For and By Hispanic Elders: Perceptions of Four Generations of Women," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 26: Iss. 1, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2555
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol26/iss1/12