Relationships more important than genetic ties when deciding who cares for aging family, study finds
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 13:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have found that relationship quality trumps genetic ties when determining caregiving obligations. Researchers studied how divorce and remarriage affect beliefs about who should care for aging relatives and found that relationship quality, a history of mutual help, and resource availability influence decisions about who cares for parents and stepparents.